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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was manufactured 13 years prior to the A7 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD9 scores against the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A7 II

 SD9 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma SD9

 A7 II SD9 
RevealedNovember 2014November 2002Fresher by 145 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k130kCrisper screen (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7 II

 SD9 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD9 enjoys 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) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD9 against the A7 II.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A7 II is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and A7 II.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD9 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD9
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD9
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
9
no video
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A7 II
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2002-11-26 2014-11-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $3,001 $1,456