Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was revealed 3 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-160 matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.