Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP2s

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s 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 dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and DP2s.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will provide more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.