Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was released 5 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and DP1s.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.