Sigma SD9 vs Sony A380

Following is a thorough overview of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A380 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD9 was released 7 years prior to the A380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SD9 grades against the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD9 offers physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD9 and the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and A380 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and A380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A380 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.