Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions 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 SX70 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS and the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and DP2 Quattro is 63 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX70 HS has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.