Canon 6D vs Sigma SD1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 6D and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was launched 2 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6D scores versus the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D provides outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D and Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6D vs the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and SD1 is 59 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and SD1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 6D will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 6D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.