Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-5

Lets look closer at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the NEX-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro provides an edge in sensor tech.