Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma DP1s

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was released 9 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the DP1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and DP1s is 63 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and DP1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.