Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD1

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX520 HS grades against the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SD1 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and SD1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.