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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma SD9 versus Sony A350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD9 was launched 6 years before the A350 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD9 grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A350

 SD9 A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sigma SD9

 A350 SD9 
IntroducedJune 2008November 2002More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A350

 SD9 A350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 enjoys exterior measurements 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 A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD9 versus Sony A350 in our brand 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 during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD9 vs the A350.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and A350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A350 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than others in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lack of phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
Sony A350 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A350
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2002-11-26 2008-06-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $3,001 $600