Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was launched 24 months after the DP1s which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS matches up against the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS vs the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and DP1s is 64 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and DP1s.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX40 HS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.