Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was announced 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and DP2 Quattro is 64 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.