Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Revealed August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Let's look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX130 IS was launched 5 months before the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sigma DP2x
| SX130 IS | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon SX130 IS
| DP2x | SX130 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sigma DP2x
| SX130 IS | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | February 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the DP2x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and DP2x.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sigma DP2x |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $250 | $699 |