Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma SD9 and Sony T900, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and T900 (12MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD9 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the T900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD9 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 features exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD9 versus the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and T900 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and T900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD9 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T900 will produce more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD9 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.