Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX5

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD9 was released 8 years prior to the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD9 matches up vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 has physical 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD9 versus the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and WX5 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and WX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD9 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX5 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.