Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9
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55 Features
43 Overall
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![Sigma SD1 front Sigma SD1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-SD1/Sigma-SD1-front.jpg)
![Sigma SD9 front Sigma SD9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-SD9/Sigma-SD9-front.jpg)
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39 Features
27 Overall
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
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.
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sigma SD9
SD1 | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 96 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+330k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma SD1
SD9 | SD1 |
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Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD9
SD1 | SD9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-vs-Sigma-SD9-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and SD9 is 77 and 54 respectively.
![Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-vs-Sigma-SD9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-SD1-vs-Sigma-SD9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-vs-Sigma-SD9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Sigma SD1 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sigma |
Model | Sigma SD1 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 24 x 16mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 384.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4800 x 3200 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | - | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 2 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | - | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 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 | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,339 | $3,001 |