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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
  • Released August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 6 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS grades against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sigma DP2s

 SX130 IS DP2s 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX130 IS

 DP2s SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2s

 SX130 IS DP2s 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the DP2s.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and DP2s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and DP2s.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX130 IS will provide more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias 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 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $940