Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor measurements.
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The SX120 IS was released 7 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up against the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma Quattro H
SX120 IS | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Canon SX120 IS
Quattro H | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 79 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma Quattro H
SX120 IS | Quattro H | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Quattro H.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Quattro H is 87 and 78 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Quattro H.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro H will produce more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 45MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6200 x 4152 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $1,134 |