Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX1

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD9 was launched 7 years earlier than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD9 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 provides outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD9 compared to the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and WX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD9 will be behind in sensor technology.