Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 24 months after the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and DP2 Quattro is 69 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.