Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years after the DP2s which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and DP2s.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will provide extra detail with its extra 15.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.