Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released July 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX20 IS was launched 5 months later than the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS grades against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sigma DP1x
| SX20 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX20 IS
| DP1x | SX20 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma DP1x
| SX20 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the DP1x.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and DP1x is 65 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and DP1x.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX20 IS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sigma DP1x |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $500 | $574 |