Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma SD9

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX130 IS matches up against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the SD9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and SD9 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SD9.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX130 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.