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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was launched 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2x scores against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma SD9

 DP2x SD9 
RevealedFebruary 2011November 2002Fresher by 100 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma DP2x

 SD9 DP2x 

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD9

 DP2x SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2x compared to the SD9.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and SD9 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and SD9.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2x to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent DP2x should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD9
 Sigma DP2xSigma SD9
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2x Sigma SD9
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-02-08 2002-11-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 1.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 320x240 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $3,001