Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 6 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX540 HS scores vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the DP1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and DP1s is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and DP1s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will produce greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.