Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was brought out around the same time to the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.