Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades vs the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Quattro H is 64 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Quattro H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.