Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and SD10 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.