Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100
54 Imaging
38 Features
27 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The SD9 was revealed 8 years prior to the S2100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD9 matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony S2100
SD9 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sigma SD9
S2100 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 86 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony S2100
SD9 | S2100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 provides external 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD9 compared to the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and S2100 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and S2100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony S2100 will render extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD9 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2002-11-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 130k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 gr (2.09 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $3,001 | $0 |