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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony A7 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A7 II

 DP2 Quattro A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A7 II DP2 Quattro 
ReleasedNovember 2014February 2014More recent by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7 II

 DP2 Quattro A7 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 II Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
Sony A7 II Street photography information
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
48
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
53
good megapixels (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
9
lack of video recording
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7 II
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha A7 II
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