Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was launched 5 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides external measurements 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 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and DP1s is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and DP1s.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX530 HS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.