Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma Quattro H

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX500 IS and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) use different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 4 years before the Quattro H and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX500 IS scores against the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Quattro H is 80 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Quattro H.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will result in greater detail because of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.