Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SD9 was launched 10 years before the WX50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD9 matches up against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD9 against the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and WX50 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and WX50.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD9 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.