Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX100V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and HX100V is 70 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and HX100V.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor innovation.