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Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon M100
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was announced 13 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M10 scores against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sigma SD9

 M10 SD9 
LaunchedOctober 2015November 2002Fresher by 157 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon M10

 SD9 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sigma SD9

 M10 SD9 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M10 against the SD9.

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and SD9 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and SD9.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M10 to result in extra detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
59
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (255 CIPA)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
74
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (255 CIPA)
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (255 shots)
no Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
9
no video
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Canon M10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS M10Sigma SD9
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M10 Sigma SD9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-10-12 2002-11-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 12800 400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Available lenses 23 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.6 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $3,001