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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 12 months later than the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sigma DP2

 SX130 IS DP2 
ReleasedAugust 2010September 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon SX130 IS

 DP2 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2

 SX130 IS DP2 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the DP2.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and DP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX130 IS will render extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $649