Sigma SD9 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma SD9 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The SD9 was announced 18 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD9 grades vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD9 provides exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD9 compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD9 and ZV-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD9 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.