Sigma SD15 vs Sony TX9

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sigma SD15 versus Sony TX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD15 was announced 4 months prior to the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD15 scores against the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has got outer measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD15 against the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and TX9 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD15 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX9 will produce extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.