Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 5 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VA is 70 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.