Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX130 IS was announced 6 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX130 IS grades versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sigma DP1x
| SX130 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX130 IS
| DP1x | SX130 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP1x
| SX130 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS and the DP1x.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and DP1x is 85 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and DP1x.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will provide you with greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sigma DP1x |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 308 gr (0.68 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | $574 |