Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP1

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was revealed 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and DP1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and DP1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX530 HS will provide extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.