Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma SD9 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD9 was released 6 years before the A700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD9 grades versus the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD9 against the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and A700 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and A700.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A700 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.