Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS scores versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will offer more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.