Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX9

Here is a extended comparison of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SD10 was revealed 7 years earlier than the TX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD10 grades vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 has external 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) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD10 and the TX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and TX9 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX9 will provide greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.