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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was announced 2 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sigma DP1x

 SX150 IS DP1x 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX150 IS

 DP1x SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x

 SX150 IS DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS and the DP1x.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and DP1x is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX150 IS will provide you with more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Sigma DP1x Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (250g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
lighter than others (250g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSigma DP1x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 life 130 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $574