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Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(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
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and H50 (9MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SD9 was revealed 7 years prior to the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD9 scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony H50

 SD9 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sigma SD9

 H50 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2009November 2002Newer by 74 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony H50

 SD9 H50 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 provides outside 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 H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD9 against the H50.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and H50.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H50 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD9
Street photography with Sony H50
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low max ISO (400)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (547g)
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony H50
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2002-11-26 2009-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $3,001 $80