Sigma SD9 vs Sony A37

Let's look closer at the Sigma SD9 and Sony A37, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD9 was brought out 10 years before the A37 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD9 grades versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD9 has got outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD9 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD9 and the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and A37 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A37 to deliver greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.