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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was brought out 4 months later than the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sigma DP1x

 SX210 IS DP1x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX210 IS

 DP1x SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma DP1x

 SX210 IS DP1x 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the DP1x.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and DP1x.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX210 IS will render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $226 $574