Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX150

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma SD9 versus Sony WX150, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD9 was released 10 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD9 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 has outer measurements 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD9 vs the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and WX150 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and WX150.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD9 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.