Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 5 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS scores against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Quattro.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer you extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.