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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma SD1 and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1 scores versus the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony A77 II

 SD1 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma SD1

 A77 II SD1 
AnnouncedMay 2014September 2010Newer by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony A77 II

 SD1 A77 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 and the A77 II.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and A77 II is 77 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and A77 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 II to provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 II Landscape photography information
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
missing Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (480 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
Sony A77 II Vlogging info
9
no video recording
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony A77 II
 Sigma SD1Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD1 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-21 2014-05-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4800 x 3200 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 79
Cross focus points 2 15
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $2,339 $1,198