Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.