Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was launched 21 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.