Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP1

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS against the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX230 HS will produce greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.