Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the DP2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and DP2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will offer greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.