Sigma SD9 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was brought out 14 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD9 scores vs the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 offers outside 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD9 versus Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD9 vs the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and RX1R II is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD9 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.