Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68
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38 Features
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64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The SD9 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD9 grades vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD9 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A68
SD9 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma SD9
A68 | SD9 | |||
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Released | November 2015 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 157 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+331k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A68
SD9 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD9 features outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check the Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD9 and the A68.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and A68 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and A68.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to deliver more detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sigma SD9 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD9 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2002-11-26 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 76 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 130k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $3,001 | $581 |