Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6100

Here is a complete overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 6 years before the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and A6100.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.