Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.