Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP2x

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was launched 16 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and DP2x is 86 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and DP2x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX150 IS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.