Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 18 months later than the NEX-5R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has physical measurements 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 NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5R is 70 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.