Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A99

Below is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 15 months later than the A99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outer 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) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and A99 is 70 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and A99.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.