Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was revealed 13 months prior to the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with 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) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will offer you greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.