Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was announced 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and DP2s.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX530 HS will give you more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.