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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIV
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 5D MIII scores against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sigma SD9

 5D MIII SD9 
RevealedMay 2012November 2002More modern by 116 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k130kSharper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 5D MIII

 SD9 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD9

 5D MIII SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has got exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII and the SD9.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and SD9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will offer you extra detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Sigma SD9
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIII
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
51
weather proofing
decent megapixels (22MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
27
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5760 x 3840 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,780 $3,001