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Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma SD9 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The SD9 was brought out 17 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD9 matches up vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony RX100 VII

 SD9 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sigma SD9

 RX100 VII SD9 
RevealedJuly 2019November 2002More modern by 202 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VII

 SD9 RX100 VII 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 offers outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD9 vs the RX100 VII.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and RX100 VII is 54 and 88 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD9 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will result in greater detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography info
Sony RX100 VII Street photography info
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD9
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD9
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery (260 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
81
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony RX100 VII
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2002-11-26 2019-07-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 302 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $3,001 $1,298