Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Replacement is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 scores vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma Quattro
DP1 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma DP1
Quattro | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | May 2008 | More modern by 94 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro
DP1 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 and the Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and Quattro.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to render greater detail having an extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sigma |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2008-05-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 lb) | 625 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $566 | $738 |