Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma SD9

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was brought out 10 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS scores against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the SD9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SD9 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and SD9.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX170 IS will provide you with more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.