Sigma SD9 vs Sony W310

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W310, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and W310 (12MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was revealed 8 years earlier than the W310 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD9 matches up vs the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD9 provides physical dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD9 compared to the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and W310 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and W310.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD9 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W310 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.