Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W710

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W710, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 14 months after the W710 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with external dimensions 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and W710 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.