Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 14 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the SD9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SD9 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 17.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.