Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was introduced 15 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD9 grades versus the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 enjoys physical dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD9 and the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and RX100 V is 54 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD9 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will resolve more detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.