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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 6 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX220 HS grades vs the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sigma Quattro H

 SX220 HS Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Canon SX220 HS

 Quattro H SX220 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2011More recent by 61 months
Display resolution1620k461kClearer display (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sigma Quattro H

 SX220 HS Quattro H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Quattro H.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Quattro H.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail due to its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
71
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sigma Quattro H
 Canon SX220 HSSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon SX220 HS Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-07 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $1,134