Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and DP1x.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX720 HS will render more detail using its extra 15.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.