Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP1

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and DP1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will result in more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.