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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon T7i and Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 14 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the T7i grades vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sigma SD9

 T7i SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2017November 2002Fresher by 174 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kSharper screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon T7i

 SD9 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sigma SD9

 T7i SD9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i provides outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i against the SD9.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and SD9 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and SD9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon T7i to provide you with greater detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher T7i should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Sigma SD9
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
66
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
80
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sigma SD9
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sigma SD9
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Available lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $749 $3,001