Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was manufactured very close to the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.