Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX520 HS matches up against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS and the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and DP1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and DP1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.