Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and TX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.