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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x 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 DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 5 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS scores vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sigma DP1x

 SX410 IS DP1x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon SX410 IS

 DP1x SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sigma DP1x

 SX410 IS DP1x 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS vs the DP1x.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and DP1x is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 325g (0.72 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
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 All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $574