Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 10 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.