Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 4 years after the DP1s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and DP1s is 69 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and DP1s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will provide more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.