Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX300

The following is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony WX300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 12 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and WX300 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor innovation.