Canon S200 vs Sigma DP1x

Lets look much closer at the Canon S200 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon S200 will show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.