Sigma DP2 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma DP2 and the Canon PowerShot ELPH 180, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma DP2 was introduced in September 2009 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma DP2 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma DP2
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180.

      PROS

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sigma DP2

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 180.

      Sigma DP2 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Sigma DP2s
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      Canon ELPH 180
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 over Sigma DP2.

      Sigma DP2 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 2640 x 1760 vs 5152 x 3864
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 41 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 41 mm vs 224 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 8x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 28 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Higher Video Resolution 320 x 240 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Canon 350 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 340 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 500 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 190 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 135
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon ELPH 330 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 150 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.0 MP

      Canon 360 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma DP2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sigma DP2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.8 fps
        Low Video Resolution320 x 2401280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sigma DP2 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 features a 5 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sigma DP2 can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sigma DP2 comes with BP-31 battery pack and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma DP2 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot. Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sigma DP2 has Electronically controlled lens shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot ELPH 180. Sigma DP2 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.30 m on Sigma DP2 and 3.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot ELPH 180. Sigma DP2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe..

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma DP2 body has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2") and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 body has dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87"). Sigma DP2 weighs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz) and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      113 mm

      60 mm

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      95 mm

      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma DP2 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      Sigma DP2 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma DP2 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and give them scores of 49 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      78
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma DP2

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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