Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was released 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-C3 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.