Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX260 HS grades against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and DP2.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will show more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.