Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly similar but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VII is 70 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor technology.