Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider 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) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and HX80 is 70 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.