Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SD9 was announced 11 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD9 scores against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony TF1
SD9 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma SD9
TF1 | SD9 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | November 2002 | Fresher by 128 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 130k | Clearer display (+330k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony TF1
SD9 | TF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 enjoys exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD9 vs the TF1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and TF1 is 54 and 94 respectively.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will deliver more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2002-11-26 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 130k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $3,001 | $266 |