Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX50

Lets look closer at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly significant difference 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and WX50 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and WX50.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.