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Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was launched 8 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sigma Quattro

 SX10 IS Quattro 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon SX10 IS

 Quattro SX10 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sigma Quattro

 SX10 IS Quattro 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the Quattro.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Quattro is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will result in more detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
39
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (600g)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
excellent sensor resolution (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (600g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment sealing
excellent sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (625g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
34
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
excellent sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (600 grams)
22
offers face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (625g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sigma Quattro
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sigma sd Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 -
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $275 $738