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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced October 2000
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the D30 (3MP) and the SD9 (3MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 3 years before the SD9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sigma SD9

 D30 SD9 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon D30

 SD9 D30 
LaunchedNovember 2002October 2000More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution130k120kSharper screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sigma SD9

 D30 SD9 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 compared to the SD9.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SD9 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SD9.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
40
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS D30Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS D30 Sigma SD9
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2000-10-10 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1440 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Available lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 grams (1.88 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $3,500 $3,001