Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W350

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W350 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.