Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 21 months prior to the DP2x making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and DP2x.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.