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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W810, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and W810 (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was unveiled 12 years before the W810 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD9 matches up vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony W810

 SD9 W810 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma SD9

 W810 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2002Newer by 135 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony W810

 SD9 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD9 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD9 compared to the W810.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and W810 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and W810.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will render extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low max ISO (400)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD9
Sports photography with Sony W810
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD9
Travel photography with Sony W810
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
9
no video
32
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony W810
 Sigma SD9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2002-11-26 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 format - H.264
Microphone 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 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $3,001 $100