Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 18 months prior to the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX500 IS scores against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while 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 SX500 IS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and DP2 Quattro is 80 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.