Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 12 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outside 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and RX1 is 70 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.