Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
31
88 Imaging
44 Features
27 Overall
37
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX120 IS was released 6 months before the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS grades vs the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma DP1x
| SX120 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX120 IS
| DP1x | SX120 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP1x
| SX120 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the DP1x.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and DP1x is 87 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and DP1x.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX120 IS will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Photography Glossary
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma DP1x |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $574 |