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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A700

 SD9 A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sigma SD9

 A700 SD9 
ReleasedDecember 2007November 2002Newer by 61 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A700

 SD9 A700 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 size comparison

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

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
Portrait photography with Sony A700
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD9
Street photography with Sony A700
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
Sony A700 Travel photography features
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A700
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-11-26 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone 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 950g (2.09 pounds) 768g (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $3,001 $1,000