Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 3 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the RX10 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and RX10 III is 70 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and RX10 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.