Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS against the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.