Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2x

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS grades versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS and the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and DP2x is 81 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will offer greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.