Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides 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) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and A35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.