Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 24 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS scores vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS and the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and DP2s.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.