Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Later Model is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony G3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and G3 (10MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The SD9 was revealed 7 years before the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD9 scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony G3
SD9 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sigma SD9
G3 | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 74 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.7") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+791k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony G3
SD9 | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD9 offers external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD9 versus the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and G3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD9 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony G3 will result in more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD9 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2002-11-26 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 130 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $3,001 | $200 |