Canon XC10 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon XC10 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the XC10 (1") and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was revealed 10 months earlier than the Quattro so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XC10 grades versus the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XC10 and the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and Quattro is 54 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XC10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver greater detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.