Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The SX230 HS was brought out 18 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sigma DP2s
SX230 HS | DP2s | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX230 HS
DP2s | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma DP2s
SX230 HS | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and DP2s.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will show extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $940 |