Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610

Following is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 2 years after the W610 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W610 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro will have an advantage in sensor innovation.