Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A7R IV is 70 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor technology.