Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was announced 7 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Quattro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro will provide greater detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.