Canon SX510 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS scores vs the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and DP1x is 80 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and DP1x.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX510 HS will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.