Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the DP2s which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and DP2s.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX610 HS will give you greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.