Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma SD1

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX170 IS and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and SD1 is 88 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and SD1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX170 IS will give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.