Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 16 months prior to the RX10 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX10 II is 70 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.