Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The SX120 IS was launched 6 months prior to the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX120 IS grades against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma DP2s
SX120 IS | DP2s | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX120 IS
DP2s | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP2s
SX120 IS | DP2s | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and DP2s is 87 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and DP2s.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX120 IS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $940 |