Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9
55 Imaging
63 Features
80 Overall
69


54 Imaging
38 Features
27 Overall
33
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Succeeded the Canon 7D
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- Refreshed by Sigma SD10

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 7D MII was revealed 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7D MII grades versus the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sigma SD9
7D MII | SD9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 144 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper display (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon 7D MII
SD9 | 7D MII |
---|
Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD9
7D MII | SD9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7D MII and the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and SD9.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to produce more detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 7D MII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD9 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 (dual) | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 65 | - |
Cross type focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $1,086 | $3,001 |