Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W650

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W650, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 2 years later than the W650 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and W650 is 70 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W650.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor innovation.