Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS scores versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and DP2x.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX610 HS will result in greater detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.