Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sigma fp, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sigma. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and fp.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.