Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Updated by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10
Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX230 HS was brought out 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sigma SD9
SX230 HS | SD9 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | November 2002 | More recent by 106 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 130k | Sharper display (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon SX230 HS
SD9 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma SD9
SX230 HS | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS against the SD9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and SD9.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX230 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $3,001 |