Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W380

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W380, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 4 years after the W380 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has physical 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) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W380 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W380.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.