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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Renewed by Sony A6300
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A6000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The DP2 Quattro was brought out 2 months prior to the A6000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A6000

 DP2 Quattro A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A6000 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6000

 DP2 Quattro A6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2014Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A6000.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A6000 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A6000.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
48
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
72
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony A6000
53
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
33
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6000
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha a6000
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-13 2014-04-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
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
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $931 $548