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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Released November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD9 was introduced 17 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD9 grades against the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A6600

 SD9 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma SD9

 A6600 SD9 
RevealedAugust 2019November 2002More recent by 203 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kCrisper display (+792k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A6600

 SD9 A6600 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD9 vs the A6600.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and A6600 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and A6600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6600 to result in more detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD9 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
Sony A6600 Street photography factors
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A6600
 Sigma SD9Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2002-11-26 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $3,001 $1,198