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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R 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 A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A7R II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 16 months before the A7R II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A7R II

 DP2 Quattro A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A7R II DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2014Newer by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7R II

 DP2 Quattro A7R II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A7R II.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A7R II.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will result in extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony A7R II
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
48
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography information
Sony A7R II Travel photography information
53
good resolution (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A7R II
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 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 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
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 Single Single
Price at launch $931 $2,913