Sigma SD9 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD9 and Sony HX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SD9 was introduced 10 years prior to the HX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD9 grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 provides physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD9 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD9 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX100V will produce greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.