Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was released 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS scores versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical 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 DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and DP2s is 65 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and DP2s.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX50 HS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.