Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.