Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the DP2s and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX1 IS grades against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys 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) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and DP2s is 64 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and DP2s.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX1 IS will offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.