Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was announced 8 months prior to the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical measurements 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 DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and DP1s is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and DP1s.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX10 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.