Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX730 HS versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX730 HS was launched 7 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and DP1x.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX730 HS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 15.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.