Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD9

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was launched 16 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SD9 is 63 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX70 HS will render more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.