Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma DP2

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was introduced 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and DP2 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and DP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX50 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.