Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was released 6 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and DP2 Quattro is 81 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.