Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H90

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 24 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider 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") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and H90 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.