Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and DP2s is 81 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and DP2s.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will provide extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.