Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma DP2

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was brought out 6 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS against the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and DP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX620 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will offer more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.