Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sigma DP1x
SX150 IS | DP1x | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX150 IS
DP1x | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP1x
SX150 IS | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |