Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS grades versus the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS against the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and DP1x is 81 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and DP1x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will provide you with more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.