Sigma SD9 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD9 and Sony HX30V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was brought out 10 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD9 matches up vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 has got external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD9 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD9 and the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and HX30V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and HX30V.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX30V will result in extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD9 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.