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Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Refreshed by Sony a5100
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony a5000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD9 was introduced 12 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD9 scores versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony a5000

 SD9 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma SD9

 a5000 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2002More modern by 135 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kSharper screen (+331k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony a5000

 SD9 a5000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD9 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD9 versus the a5000.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and a5000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony a5000 to produce greater detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
Portrait photography with Sony a5000
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (3MP)
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
Sony a5000 Sports photography information
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950 grams)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery life (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
Sony a5000 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony a5000
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2002-11-26 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 130k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,001 $448