Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H200

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 14 months later than the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and H200 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and H200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern DP2 Quattro is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.