Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX30 IS was released 4 months prior to the DP2x and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX30 IS scores versus the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sigma DP2x
| SX30 IS | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon SX30 IS
| DP2x | SX30 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma DP2x
| SX30 IS | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | February 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the DP2x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and DP2x is 64 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and DP2x.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX30 IS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma DP2x |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $699 |