Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Released August 2016
- Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sigma SD9
| 5D MIV | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2016 |  | November 2002 | More modern by 168 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 130k | Crisper display (+1490k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 5D MIV
| SD9 | 5D MIV |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD9
| 5D MIV | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sigma SD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sigma SD9 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2016-08-25 | 2002-11-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | - |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 1.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 130k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 91 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2995 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch price | $3,299 | $3,001 |