Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 8 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS against the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and DP1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.