Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 5 years after the SD1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS grades vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX620 HS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.