Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with exterior 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) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and SD9 is 70 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and SD9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve more detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.