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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 90D and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 90D was brought out 9 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 90D matches up vs the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma SD1

 90D SD1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2010Fresher by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 90D

 SD1 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma SD1

 90D SD1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D has got physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 90D compared to the SD1.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and SD1 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and SD1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to offer more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
high MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high MP (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
56
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high MP (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 90DSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 90D Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 2
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,199 $2,339