Clicky

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SD9 was unveiled 16 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD9 matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony RX100 VA

 SD9 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma SD9

 RX100 VA SD9 
ReleasedJuly 2018November 2002Fresher by 190 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kCrisper display (+1099k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VA

 SD9 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 enjoys exterior 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 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD9 versus the RX100 VA.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and RX100 VA is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD9 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography info
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 shots)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD9
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
9
no video
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
lack of external mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2002-11-26 2018-07-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $3,001 $998