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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS scores against the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 SX120 IS DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Canon SX120 IS

 DP2 Quattro SX120 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 SX120 IS DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS versus the DP2 Quattro.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and DP2 Quattro is 87 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
32
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (285g)
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 2 x AA BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $931