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Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon S95
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sigma SD9

 S95 SD9 
RevealedNovember 2010November 2002More recent by 98 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kClearer screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon S95

 SD9 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Sigma SD9

 S95 SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon S95 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Sigma SD9
 Canon PowerShot S95Sigma SD9
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