Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 5 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and DP1.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.