Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

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).

Check the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.