Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP1x

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX710 HS and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was announced 4 years after the DP1x which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS against the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and DP1x.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX710 HS will result in more detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.