Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 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
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced February 2009
Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony T900
SD9 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma SD9
T900 | SD9 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | November 2002 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.7") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 130k | Sharper screen (+792k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony T900
SD9 | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Sigma SD9 and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2002-11-26 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 130k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I or II | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $3,001 | $300 |