Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570
54 Imaging
38 Features
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 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
- Released November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W570, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and W570 (16MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

The SD9 was released 9 years earlier than the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD9 grades versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony W570
SD9 | W570 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma SD9
W570 | SD9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 98 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony W570
SD9 | W570 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 provides external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD9 compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and W570 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and W570.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2002-11-26 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 130k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $3,001 | $159 |