Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX300

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 12 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and HX300 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and HX300.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger DP2 Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.