Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was released 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX60 HS scores versus the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS against the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and DP1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and DP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX60 HS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.