Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 14 months prior to the WX500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers 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) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and WX500 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Quattro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.