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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony TX30

 SD9 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma SD9

 TX30 SD9 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2002More modern by 129 months
Screen sizing3.3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1229k130kCrisper screen (+1099k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony TX30

 SD9 TX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
39
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD9
Street photography with Sony TX30
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD9
Sports photography with Sony TX30
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD9
Vlogging with Sony TX30
9
no video shooting
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony TX30
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2002-11-26 2013-07-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $3,001 $230