Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H50

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 5 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and H50 is 70 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and H50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor tech.