Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W370

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W370, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant gap 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and W370 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and W370.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.