Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma Quattro

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX740 HS and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Quattro.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.