Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX200 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.