Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years after the DP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS scores vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and DP2 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and DP2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will offer more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.