Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A300

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was released 6 years after the A300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got 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) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.