Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX30

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and WX30 is 70 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and WX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.