Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX740 HS and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 2 years after the Quattro H which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS scores versus the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Quattro H.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Quattro H is 88 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.