Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sigma SD15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 4 years after the SD15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and SD15 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and SD15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give you more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.