Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS and the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Quattro H is 65 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.