Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD9

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 12 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades vs the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SD9 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and SD9.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will resolve more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.