Canon SX510 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 5 months before the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and DP2 Quattro is 80 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.