Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX700 HS and Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was launched 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and DP2s.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.