Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9
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![Canon EOS 30D front Canon EOS 30D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-30D.jpg)
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The 30D was manufactured 3 years after the SD9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 30D matches up vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Sigma SD9
30D | SD9 | |||
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Announced | April 2006 | ![]() | November 2002 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 30D
SD9 | 30D |
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Common features in the Canon 30D and Sigma SD9
30D | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D features exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 30D and the SD9.
![Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Sigma-SD9-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and SD9 is 58 and 54 respectively.
![Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Sigma-SD9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and SD9.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 30D to render greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 30D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Sigma-SD9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Sigma-SD9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2006-04-04 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 784 grams (1.73 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 736 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $773 | $3,001 |