Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD9 was unveiled 11 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD9 grades versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 offers outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD9 vs the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and TX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will give you greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.