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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was brought out 7 years after the DP1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS scores versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sigma DP1

 SX420 IS DP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2008More modern by 93 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Canon SX420 IS

 DP1 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP1

 SX420 IS DP1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the DP1.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and DP1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and DP1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX420 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Sigma DP1
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (195 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't record video
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP1
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSigma DP1
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2008-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 195 photos -
Style of battery 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 Single Single
Retail price $299 $566