Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.