Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX270 HS and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 3 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX270 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.