Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 11 months after the DP2 Quattro which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS grades against the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.