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Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was launched 5 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1 scores versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony HX90V

 SD1 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sigma SD1

 HX90V SD1 
LaunchedApril 2015September 2010Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony HX90V

 SD1 HX90V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1 against the HX90V.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and HX90V is 77 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
46
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD1
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
56
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony HX90V
 Sigma SD1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2015-04-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4800 x 3200 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $2,339 $440