Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma DP1s

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the DP1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS and the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and DP1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 15.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.