Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was brought out 3 months after the Quattro H so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS and the Quattro H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and Quattro H.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.