Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony S930

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony S930, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got exterior dimensions 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and S930 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.