Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was announced 10 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SD9.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will provide more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.