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Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sigma Quattro

 SX50 HS Quattro 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon SX50 HS

 Quattro SX50 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k461kClearer screen (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma Quattro

 SX50 HS Quattro 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS and the Quattro.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Quattro is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Quattro.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer you extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
81
focusing manually
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
megapixel count great (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
environment proofing
megapixel count great (29MP)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count great (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
22
provides face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (625g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Sigma Quattro
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Sigma sd Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-15 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $738