Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was released 13 months earlier than the DP1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys external 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 DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS vs the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and DP1x is 65 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and DP1x.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX10 IS will provide more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.