Sigma SD9 vs Sony A350

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.