Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD9

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS grades versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SD9 is 86 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and SD9.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will give greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.