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Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sigma Quattro H

 SX270 HS Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Canon SX270 HS

 Quattro H SX270 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2013Newer by 35 months
Display resolution1620k461kClearer display (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sigma Quattro H

 SX270 HS Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the Quattro H.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will render extra detail using its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
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lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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features face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sigma Quattro H
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-03-21 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $284 $1,134