Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP2

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX270 HS scores versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS and the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX270 HS will offer you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.