Sigma SD9 vs Sony W550

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma SD9 vs Sony W550, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and W550 (14MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was revealed 9 years before the W550 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD9 grades against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 has got exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD9 versus the W550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and W550 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD9 and W550.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W550 will render greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind in sensor innovation.