Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma Quattro

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the Quattro which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Quattro is 81 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Quattro.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will show more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.