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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 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 A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 6 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A6600

 DP2 Quattro A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A6600 DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2014Fresher by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6600

 DP2 Quattro A6600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the A6600.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and A6600 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A6600.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony A6600 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony A6600
48
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
53
resolution is good (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
84
better than average battery power (810 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
59
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A6600
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Alpha a6600
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2019-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 9 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 503g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $931 $1,198