Canon 30D vs Sigma SD9

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and SD9 is 58 and 54 respectively.

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.