Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was launched 5 months prior to the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sigma DP2
| SX1 IS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon SX1 IS
| DP2 | SX1 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP2
| SX1 IS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2009 |  | September 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS against the DP2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and DP2 is 64 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and DP2.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX1 IS will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sigma DP2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-09-21 |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $600 | $649 |