Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP2

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was brought out 5 years after the DP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS vs the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and DP2 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX530 HS will produce extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.