Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 years after the DP1s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior 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 DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will provide you with more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.