Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma SD9

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SD9 is 81 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SD9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX400 IS will show more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.