Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Launched September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX30 IS was introduced 7 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS grades against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sigma DP1x
| SX30 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX30 IS
| DP1x | SX30 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma DP1x
| SX30 IS | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the DP1x.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and DP1x is 64 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and DP1x.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX30 IS will provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma DP1x |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $574 |