Sigma SD9 vs Sony S930

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony S930, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and S930 (10MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was introduced 7 years before the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD9 grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 has external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD9 versus the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and S930 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and S930.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S930 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.