Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was announced 4 years before the Quattro H which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing 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 dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will offer more detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.