Sigma SD9 vs Sony W370

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sigma SD9 and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.