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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(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
Sony A7R
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A7R

 SD9 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma SD9

 A7R SD9 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2002Newer by 136 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k130kClearer screen (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7R

 SD9 A7R 
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).

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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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A7R is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
84
focusing manually
resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (465g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is great (36MP)
low battery life (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
36
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition (465 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A7R
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha A7R
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