Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced about the same time to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the WX220 when it comes 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-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with physical dimensions 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and WX220 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.