Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores against the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS vs the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and DP1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX240 HS will result in more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.