Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sigma DP2
SX130 IS | DP2 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon SX130 IS
DP2 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2
SX130 IS | DP2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |