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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB35F was revealed 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F scores against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma SD9

 WB35F SD9 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2002Fresher by 136 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB35F

 SD9 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD9

 WB35F SD9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB35F compared to the SD9.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and SD9.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB35F using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB35F will provide greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung WB35FSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB35F Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-01-07 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $3,001