Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma SD1

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 24 months after the SD1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS against the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and SD1 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SD1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX500 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX500 IS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.