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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
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
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 14 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 77D scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sigma SD9

 77D SD9 
RevealedFebruary 2017November 2002Fresher by 174 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kClearer screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 77D

 SD9 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sigma SD9

 77D SD9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 77D enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D compared to the SD9.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and SD9 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 77D to give you extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 77D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
66
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
79
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS 77DSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sigma SD9
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 25600 400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Number of lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $549 $3,001