Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1
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![Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX1-IS/Canon-SX1-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SX1 IS was introduced 11 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sigma DP1
SX1 IS | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Canon SX1 IS
DP1 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP1
SX1 IS | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS and the DP1.
![Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 size comparison Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX1-IS-vs-Sigma-DP1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and DP1 is 64 and 87 respectively.
![Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX1-IS-vs-Sigma-DP1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and DP1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX1 IS will offer you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX1 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX1-IS-vs-Sigma-DP1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX1-IS-vs-Sigma-DP1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sigma DP1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $566 |