Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma SD9

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was introduced 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS matches up against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS and the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SD9 is 64 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SD9.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX1 IS will produce greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX1 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.