Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony S2100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 4 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external 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) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and S2100 is 70 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and S2100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor innovation.