Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX66, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 24 months after the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features physical measurements 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 TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and TX66.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.