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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Launched November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 5DS R versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was brought out 12 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5DS R matches up vs the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD9

 5DS R SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2002More modern by 149 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k130kSharper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 5DS R

 SD9 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD9

 5DS R SD9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R has physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5DS R vs the SD9.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and SD9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will give you extra detail having its extra 48MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5DS R should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (700 CIPA)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
57
environment proof
megapixel count great (51MP)
bad battery power (700 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5DS R
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (700 shots)
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
30
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 5DS RSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 -
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 51 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 1.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical 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 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $3,699 $3,001