Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 12 months after the DP1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and DP1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX200 IS will offer greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX200 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.