Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma Quattro H

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Quattro H is 87 and 78 respectively.

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.