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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma SD9 and Sony W370, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and W370 (14MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SD9 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the W370 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD9 grades versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony W370

 SD9 W370 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma SD9

 W370 SD9 
ReleasedJanuary 2010November 2002Newer by 86 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony W370

 SD9 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD9 against the W370.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and W370 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W370 will give more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony W370
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2002-11-26 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $3,001 $230