Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon XC10 versus Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the XC10 (1") and DP1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was announced 6 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XC10 scores vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XC10 against the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and DP1 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and DP1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon XC10 will give more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.