Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma DP1

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was released 9 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX10 IS scores vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS vs the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and DP1 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and DP1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX10 IS will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX10 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.