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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma SD9 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD9 was brought out 14 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD9 grades versus the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma Quattro

 SD9 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma SD9

 Quattro SD9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016November 2002More recent by 161 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k130kSharper screen (+1490k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sigma Quattro

 SD9 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 has got external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD9 versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD9 and the Quattro.

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and Quattro is 54 and 63 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and Quattro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to result in greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD9 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
47
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
81
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
Sigma Quattro Street photography factors
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not have phase detect AF
70
resolution is fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
resolution is fantastic (29MP)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD9
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
9
lack of video recording
22
supports face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (625g)
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Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sigma Quattro
 Sigma SD9Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD9 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2002-11-26 2016-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $3,001 $738