Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD9

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 9 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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 ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the SD9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SD9 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SD9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX150 IS will produce greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.