Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and DP2 Quattro is 85 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.