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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Superseded the Canon 40D
  • Replacement is Canon 60D
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
  • Released November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 50D and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 50D was unveiled 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 50D matches up against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Sigma SD9

 50D SD9 
ReleasedOctober 2008November 2002More recent by 73 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kCrisper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 50D

 SD9 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Sigma SD9

 50D SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D enjoys exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 50D vs the SD9.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and SD9 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 50D to show extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 50D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 50D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
57
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 50D
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 50DSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 50D Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-10-30 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4752 x 3168 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $996 $3,001