Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 months later than the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5T is 70 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.