Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS scores versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS and the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and DP1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.