Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was revealed 6 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX10 IS matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and DP2 Quattro is 65 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.