Canon S200 vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S200 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was released 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S200 matches up against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 against the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SD9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon S200 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.