Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H70

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 3 years after the H70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features exterior dimensions 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 H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and H70 is 70 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and H70.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.