Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX730 HS and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was released 7 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS against the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and DP2s.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX730 HS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 15.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.