Fujifilm A170 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.