Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 12 months after the NEX-3N and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-3N is 70 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.