Sigma SD9 vs Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD9 and the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma SD9 was introduced in November 2002 and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD9 over Canon PowerShot A1100 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A1100 IS over Sigma SD9.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma SD9 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS has a 2.50" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Sigma SD9 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon PowerShot A1100 IS has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Sigma SD9 has 98% coverage with 0.77x magnification and magnification.

Sigma SD9 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 400. Canon PowerShot A1100 IS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Sigma SD9 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD9

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD9. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sigma SD9 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Canon PowerShot A1100 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD9, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot A1100 IS. Canon PowerShot A1100 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m. Sigma SD9 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD9.

Sigma SD9 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 62 x 31 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.22"). Sigma SD9 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

Sigma SD9

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

152 mm

120 mm

95 mm

62 mm

120 mm

62 mm