Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the DP1x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX1 IS grades versus the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and DP1x is 64 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and DP1x.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX1 IS will give you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.