Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 5D MIII versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 21 months after the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 5D MIII scores against the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII and the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and SD1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will provide extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.