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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1

Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 6 months earlier than the QX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony QX1

 DP2 Quattro QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 QX1 DP2 Quattro 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony QX1

 DP2 Quattro QX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2014Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the QX1.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and QX1 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and QX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
Sony QX1 Street photography features
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
Sony QX1 Sports photography details
47
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (440 CIPA)
features focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony QX1
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha QX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2014-02-13 2014-09-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $931 $500