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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sigma DP2

 SX200 IS DP2 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon SX200 IS

 DP2 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP2

 SX200 IS DP2 
AnnouncedMay 2009September 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sigma DP2
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $649