Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS grades against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.