Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX1

Below is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 4 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and WX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX1.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro should have an edge in sensor innovation.