Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP2x

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 4 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides external 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) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and DP2x is 80 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX410 IS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.