Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 16 months after the DP1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and DP1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and DP1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX120 IS will resolve extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX120 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.