Nikon P520 vs Sigma Quattro

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon P520 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the P520 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P520 was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P520 grades against the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 vs the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and Quattro is 66 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P520 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor innovation.