Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX20 IS was released 5 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sigma DP2s
| SX20 IS | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX20 IS
| DP2s | SX20 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma DP2s
| SX20 IS | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the DP2s.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and DP2s is 65 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and DP2s.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX20 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sigma DP2s |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $940 |