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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(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
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma SD9 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was released 10 years earlier than the TX200V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD9 matches up vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony TX200V

 SD9 TX200V 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sigma SD9

 TX200V SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2002Fresher by 111 months
Display dimensions3.3"1.8"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution1230k130kCrisper display (+1100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony TX200V

 SD9 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 comes with outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD9 against the TX200V.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and TX200V is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse recording
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
9
no video recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony TX200V
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2002-11-26 2012-01-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $3,001 $500