Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 16 months earlier than the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 IV is 70 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.