Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX280 HS grades versus the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer 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") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and DP2x.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX280 HS will show more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.