Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was announced 20 months after the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS and the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and DP2s is 64 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and DP2s.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX40 HS will result in greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.