Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS and the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and DP1x.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.