Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX10

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony QX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 6 months after the QX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and QX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and QX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.