Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Quattro is 64 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Quattro.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.