Canon SX510 HS vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS and the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Quattro is 80 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Quattro.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.