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Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • Successor is Canon 70D
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 60D and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was launched 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 60D scores against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Sigma SD9

 60D SD9 
AnnouncedNovember 2010November 2002Newer by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kSharper screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 60D

 SD9 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Sigma SD9

 60D SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D provides exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 60D versus the SD9.

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and SD9.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 60D to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 60D should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 60D
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
67
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 60D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 60DSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 60D Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $3,001