Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 4 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX10 IV is 70 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.