Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX80

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 14 months after the WX80 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys physical 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and WX80 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and WX80.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.