Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 2 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX150 IS grades versus the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and DP2s.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX150 IS will produce extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.