Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SX420 IS was revealed 6 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS scores against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sigma DP2
| SX420 IS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 77 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon SX420 IS
| DP2 | SX420 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP2
| SX420 IS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has exterior dimensions 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 DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS against the DP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and DP2.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will give you more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sigma DP2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-09-21 |
| 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 | 20 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 | 195 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $299 | $649 |