Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 7 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX120 IS scores against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Quattro.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.