Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX70

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony WX70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 2 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and WX70 is 70 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro should have an advantage in sensor tech.