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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX410 IS grades vs the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sigma DP1

 SX410 IS DP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2008Fresher by 82 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 DP1 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sigma DP1

 SX410 IS DP1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS against the DP1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and DP1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and DP1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX410 IS will produce more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (185 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (270g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sigma DP1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sigma DP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $566