Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX7V

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX7V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and HX7V is 70 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.