Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was revealed 7 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS scores vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.