Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS scores vs the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and DP1s.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX240 HS will give extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.