Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma DP2

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 7 years after the DP2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX730 HS will produce more detail having an extra 15.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.