Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A330

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 4 years after the A330 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A330 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and A330.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.