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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced about the same time to the A7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A7

 DP2 Quattro A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A7 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7

 DP2 Quattro A7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A7.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A7 is 70 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony A7
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (474g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
48
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
53
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
Sony A7 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
35
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha A7
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2014-01-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $931 $798