Sigma SD9 vs Sony H55

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma SD9 and Sony H55, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and H55 (14MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD9 was released 8 years before the H55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD9 grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 has got exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD9 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD9 versus the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and H55 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and H55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD9 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H55 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.