Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP2

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS scores versus the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and DP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX240 HS will render extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.