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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sigma SD1

 60Da SD1 
AnnouncedApril 2012September 2010More modern by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 60Da

 SD1 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD1

 60Da SD1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60Da
Street photography with Sigma SD1
66
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Sports photography highlights
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
55
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
67
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 60DaSigma SD1
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