Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 19 months after the DP2x making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and DP2x is 80 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and DP2x.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX500 IS will render greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.