Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T99

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and T99 is 70 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and T99.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro provides an edge in sensor technology.