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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sigma SD10

 DP2 Quattro SD10 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2004Fresher by 121 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kSharper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 SD10 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD10

 DP2 Quattro SD10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the SD10.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and SD10 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
48
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
53
resolution is good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD10
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSigma SD10
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sigma SD10
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-13 2004-03-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $931 $198