Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was introduced 5 months later than the SD1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX220 HS matches up against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SD1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will resolve more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.