Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was released 3 years after the DP2x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS scores against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and DP2x is 69 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and DP2x.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX530 HS will render more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.