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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
Sigma DP2s
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sigma DP2s

 SX230 HS DP2s 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon SX230 HS

 DP2s SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma DP2s

 SX230 HS DP2s 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Sigma DP2s Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSigma DP2s
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