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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Sigma DP2s
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma DP2s

 SX120 IS DP2s 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX120 IS

 DP2s SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP2s

 SX120 IS DP2s 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
33
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (285g)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSigma DP2s
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