Canon D30 vs Sigma SD9

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.