Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was announced 3 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.