Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A65

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A65, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years after the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A65 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A65.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A65 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.