Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma SD9

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 13 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX720 HS and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SD9 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will show more detail having its extra 17.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.