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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD9 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sigma SD9
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sony A68

 SD9 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma SD9

 A68 SD9 
ReleasedNovember 2015November 2002More recent by 157 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution461k130kClearer display (+331k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD9 and Sony A68

 SD9 A68 
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).

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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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD9 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
low max ISO (400)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD9
Travel photography with Sony A68
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma SD9 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD9 and Sony A68
 Sigma SD9Sony SLT-A68
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