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Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SD10 was introduced 8 years before the HX9V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD10 scores vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony HX9V

 SD10 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sigma SD10

 HX9V SD10 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2004More modern by 89 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony HX9V

 SD10 HX9V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 offers outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD10 against the HX9V.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will give you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
9
can't record video
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony HX9V
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2004-03-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 130k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $198 $328