Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX200V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.