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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was brought out 9 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 60Da matches up versus the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sigma SD9

 60Da SD9 
IntroducedApril 2012November 2002More modern by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 60Da

 SD9 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD9

 60Da SD9 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da provides outside 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 proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 60Da against the SD9.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 60Da to show extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 60Da should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
good battery (1,100 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (1,100 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60Da
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
67
selfie friendly display
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 60DaSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-07 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Number of lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 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 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,499 $3,001