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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(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
Sony TF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony TF1

 SD9 TF1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma SD9

 TF1 SD9 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2002Fresher by 128 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony TF1

 SD9 TF1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and TF1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD9
Street photography with Sony TF1
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
33
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony TF1
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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