Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9

In this article, we are matching up the Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was released 7 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1 matches up versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 provides outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 compared to the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and SD9 is 77 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and SD9.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SD1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.