Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350, former being 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 WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled within a month of the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the WX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and WX350 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.