Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD9 was introduced 16 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD9 grades vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 has got external 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD9 compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD9 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.