Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS grades against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and DP1x is 65 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX50 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.