Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was released 19 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and NEX-F3 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.