Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was announced 6 months after the DP2 Quattro which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX400 IS scores versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS against the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and DP2 Quattro is 81 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.