Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SX40 HS was introduced 3 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX40 HS scores versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 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 change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and DP2 Quattro is 64 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind in sensor tech.