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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S II
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD9 versus Sony A7S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The SD9 was announced 12 years before the A7S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD9 matches up versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A7S

 SD9 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma SD9

 A7S SD9 
LaunchedApril 2014November 2002More recent by 138 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k130kClearer screen (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A7S

 SD9 A7S 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 features physical dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD9 compared to the A7S.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A7S is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and A7S.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD9 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7S will show more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
Sony A7S Sports photography features
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
Sony A7S Travel photography details
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others (489g)
environment sealing
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
Sony A7S Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
34
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than others (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A7S
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2002-11-26 2014-04-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 400 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $3,001 $1,998