Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 24 months prior to the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.