Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Later Model is Sony A7R II
Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD9 was manufactured 12 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD9 matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A7R
SD9 | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma SD9
A7R | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | November 2002 | Newer by 136 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 130k | Clearer screen (+1100k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7R
SD9 | A7R | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 features external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Compare the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD9 vs the A7R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A7R is 54 and 78 respectively.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and A7R.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will produce more detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD9 | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2002-11-26 | 2014-02-13 |
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 dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 130 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lb) | 465g (1.03 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Battery form | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $3,001 | $1,898 |