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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sigma fp, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sigma. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sigma fp

 DP2 Quattro fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 fp DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2014Fresher by 65 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma fp

 DP2 Quattro fp 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the fp.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and fp.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sigma fp
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proof
has focus via touch
MP count high (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
59
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
37
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sigma fp
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sigma fp
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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-51 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $931 $2,050