Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP1s

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

The SX200 IS was revealed 9 months prior to the DP1x so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sigma DP1x
SX200 IS | DP1x | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX200 IS
DP1x | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP1x
SX200 IS | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and DP1x.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will result in more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sigma DP1x |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $329 | $574 |