Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-7

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides outer 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-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-7 is 70 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.