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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sigma SD9

 WB350F SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2002More modern by 136 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kSharper display (+330k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB350F

 SD9 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD9

 WB350F SD9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung WB350FSigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB350F Sigma SD9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $3,001