Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony G3

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony G3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 5 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and G3 is 70 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.