Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX270 HS will offer you more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.