Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W330, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 4 years after the W330 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W330 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.