Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma SD9 and Sigma fp L, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The SD9 was introduced 19 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD9 scores vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 features external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD9 versus the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and fp L is 54 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail using its extra 58MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.