Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced about the same time to the A7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A7 is 70 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.