Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 13 months before the Quattro H which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades against the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Quattro H is 69 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail using its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.