Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      BrandSigmaCanon
      ModelDP2 QuattroPowerShot SX520 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
      MSRP$399.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels33 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels29 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      ProcessorTRUE IIIDIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution5424 x 36164608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Focal Length30 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range45 mm24 - 1008 mm
      Optical Zoom1x42x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/3.4 - 6.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.6 fps
      Flash Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range5.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Dimensions161 x 67 x 82 mm (6.34 x 2.64 x 3.23")120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)441 g (0.97 lb / 15.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 7.1 x 6"7 x 6.3 x 4.9"
      Package Weight2.9 lb1.6 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Battery PackBP-51NB-6LH
      Battery Life210 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sigma DP2 Quattro Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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