Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years after the DP2s which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 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) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.