Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9
93 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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54 Imaging
39 Features
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Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Succeeded the Canon S90
- Newer Model is Canon S100
(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
- Revealed November 2002
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon S95 versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S95 was brought out 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S95 scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sigma SD9
S95 | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | November 2002 | More recent by 98 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 130k | Clearer screen (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon S95
SD9 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Sigma SD9
S95 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S95 versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S95 vs the SD9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SD9.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon S95 will offer you extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Cost at launch | $495 | $3,001 |