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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was launched 6 months after the DP2 Quattro and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the XG-1 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 XG-1 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Pentax XG-1

 DP2 Quattro XG-1 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 XG-1 DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XG-1 against the DP2 Quattro.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and DP2 Quattro is 66 and 70 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (567g)
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
48
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average (567 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (567 grams)
9
no video
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Pentax XG-1Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax XG-1 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-15 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $931