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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Introduced November 2005
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MII
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 5D versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 5D was unveiled 3 years after the SD9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5D matches up against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sigma SD9

 5D SD9 
IntroducedNovember 2005November 2002More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 5D

 SD9 5D 

Common features in the Canon 5D and Sigma SD9

 5D SD9 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Canon 5D versus Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D vs the SD9.

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D will show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 5D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
49
weather sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 5DSigma SD9
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-11-12 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,780 $3,001