Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was released 11 months after the NEX-6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers 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-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-6 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.