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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400

Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A6400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 5 years before the A6400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A6400

 DP2 Quattro A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A6400 DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2014Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6400

 DP2 Quattro A6400 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the A6400.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A6400 is 70 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and A6400.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6400 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6400 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony A6400
47
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
53
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
Sony A6400 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6400
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha a6400
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-13 2019-01-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $931 $898