Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX620 HS was brought out 6 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up against the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS and the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and DP1x.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX620 HS will offer extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.