Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R III

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and A7R III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A7R III.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will deliver greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor tech.