Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W310, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 4 years after the W310 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W310 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and W310.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.