Sigma SD9 vs Sony QX10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony QX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD9 grades against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 features outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD9 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD9 against the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and QX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and QX10.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.