Sigma SD9 vs Sigma Quattro H

Let's look much closer at the Sigma SD9 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SD9 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD9 grades vs the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD9 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and Quattro H is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD9 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail having an extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.