Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W690

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W690, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 24 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and W690 is 70 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.