Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was launched 11 years after the SD9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB350F scores against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and SD9.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB350F will render more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WB350F will have an advantage in sensor tech.