Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a serious difference 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 DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior 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") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and DP1x.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX280 HS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.