Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony a5000

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony a5000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 2 months after the a5000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and a5000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and a5000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.