Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
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- 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
- Introduced November 2002
- Refreshed by Sigma SD10
Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax RZ18 and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the RZ18 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The RZ18 was released 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RZ18 matches up versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sigma SD9
RZ18 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | November 2002 | Newer by 108 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 130k | Crisper display (+330k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax RZ18
SD9 | RZ18 |
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Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sigma SD9
RZ18 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Pentax RZ18 and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 compared to the SD9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and SD9 is 92 and 54 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and SD9.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RZ18 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax RZ18 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger RZ18 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-09-12 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $210 | $3,001 |