Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD9 was announced 9 years earlier than the TX55 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD9 scores against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony TX55
SD9 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma SD9
TX55 | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | November 2002 | More modern by 105 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 130k | Clearer display (+1100k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony TX55
SD9 | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD9 features external 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD9 vs the TX55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and TX55 is 54 and 97 respectively.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and TX55.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX55 will deliver greater detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2002-11-26 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 130 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I or II | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $3,001 | $350 |