Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the XC10 (1") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was released 5 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the XC10 scores versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 vs the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and DP2 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon XC10 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent XC10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.