Sigma DP2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The DP2 was announced 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 matches up against the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 and the Quattro H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail with its extra 40MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.