Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9

Following is a complete review of the Canon 5D MIV versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was announced 13 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5D MIV scores against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV provides outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and SD9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.