Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Updated by Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD9 was launched 13 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD9 scores versus the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony WX500
SD9 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sigma SD9
WX500 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | November 2002 | Fresher by 150 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 130k | Sharper display (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony WX500
SD9 | WX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD9 against the WX500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD9 and WX500 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD9 and WX500.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD9 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2002-11-26 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 130 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $3,001 | $348 |