Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX540 HS and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was released 5 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX540 HS grades against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outside 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS and the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and DP2s.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.