Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Quattro is 64 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Quattro.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will result in more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.