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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma fp L

 SD9 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma SD9

 fp L SD9 
IntroducedMarch 2021November 2002Newer by 223 months
Screen dimension3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2100k130kClearer screen (+1970k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sigma fp L

 SD9 fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
89
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
high sensor resolution (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
40
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
9
no video
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sigma fp L
 Sigma SD9Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD9 Sigma fp L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2002-11-26 2021-03-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Leica L
Number of lenses 76 40
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 130k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $3,001 $2,499