Sigma SD9 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD9 vs Sony HX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD9 was brought out 7 years before the HX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD9 matches up versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD9 against the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and HX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD9 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX1 will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.