Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.