Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 was announced 6 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 and the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and DP2 Quattro is 87 and 70 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to produce greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind in sensor tech.