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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sigma SD9

 DP2 Quattro SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2002Fresher by 137 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kClearer display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 SD9 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD9

 DP2 Quattro SD9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the SD9.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and SD9 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and SD9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve more detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
40
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma SD9
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSigma SD9
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sigma SD9
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-13 2002-11-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias 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 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
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 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-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $931 $3,001