Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and DP1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will deliver more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.