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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma Quattro

 DP1 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma DP1

 Quattro DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2008More modern by 94 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro

 DP1 Quattro 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
81
manual focus
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
70
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
9
no video
22
features face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (625 grams)
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro
 Sigma DP1Sigma sd Quattro
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