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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was launched 10 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6D matches up vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sigma SD9

 6D SD9 
RevealedFebruary 2013November 2002More recent by 125 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kSharper screen (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 6D

 SD9 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Sigma SD9

 6D SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D features physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6D against the SD9.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 6D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
69
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,090 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery life (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
30
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 6DSigma SD9
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 6D Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Available lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,699 $3,001