Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was released 20 months before the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.