Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Introduced April 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced September 2010
- Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 60Da was brought out 19 months after the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 60Da scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sigma SD1
60Da | SD1 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 60Da
SD1 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD1
60Da | SD1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 60Da has got outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da versus the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and SD1 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and SD1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 60Da to offer you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 60Da should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 60Da | Sigma SD1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-04-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $2,339 |