Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a extended review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 20 months earlier than the RX1R II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX1R II is 70 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Quattro will be behind in sensor innovation.