Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 18 months after the DP1x which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS scores vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements 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 DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the DP1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX230 HS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.