Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma Quattro H

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features outside 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 Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the Quattro H.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Quattro H.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.