Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W220

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W220, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features exterior dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and W220 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.