Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A99 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 3 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the A99 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and A99 II is 70 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A99 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.