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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sigma DP1x

 SX200 IS DP1x 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX200 IS

 DP1x SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP1x

 SX200 IS DP1x 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (247g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSigma DP1x
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