Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers external measurements 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 Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Quattro H.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Quattro H.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will result in more detail using its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.