Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX10

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 3 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and WX10 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro provides an edge in sensor technology.