Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A850

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A850, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 3 years after the A850 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys outside dimensions 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 A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A850 is 70 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A850.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.