Canon 20D vs Sigma SD9

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 20D and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20D was unveiled 24 months later than the SD9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 20D scores against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 20D versus the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and SD9.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 20D to render more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger 20D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.