Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released November 2014
- Replaced the Sony A7
- New Model is Sony A7 III
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe DP2 Quattro was unveiled 9 months before the A7 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A7 II
DP2 Quattro | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
A7 II | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Released | November 2014 | February 2014 | More recent by 9 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7 II
DP2 Quattro | A7 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A7 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and A7 II is 70 and 69 respectively.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A7 II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2014-11-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TRUE III engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 45mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395 gr (0.87 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $931 | $1,456 |