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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was brought out 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB750 scores against the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sigma SD9

 WB750 SD9 
RevealedSeptember 2011November 2002More modern by 107 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kCrisper screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB750

 SD9 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sigma SD9

 WB750 SD9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB750 versus the SD9.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB750 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB750 will show more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WB750 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung WB750Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB750 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-09-01 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $339 $3,001