Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was announced 2 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS and the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and DP1s.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will show more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.