Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX90V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 14 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides external 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 HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and HX90V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.