Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A77

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A77, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years after the A77 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers exterior 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A77 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A77.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A77 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro will have an advantage in sensor innovation.