Sigma SD9 vs Sony A580

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma SD9 and Sony A580, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD9 was manufactured 9 years prior to the A580 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD9 scores against the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 features outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD9 and Sony A580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD9 versus the A580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A580 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and A580.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A580 to give you more detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.