Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W550, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 2 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W550 is 70 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.