Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was brought out 5 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS against the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and DP1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and DP1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX170 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.