Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 years before the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX280 HS scores versus the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer 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 proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Quattro H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Quattro H.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.