Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20
70 Imaging
62 Features
38 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony H20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The DP2 Quattro was launched 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable gap 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 H20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony H20
DP2 Quattro | H20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
H20 | DP2 Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H20
DP2 Quattro | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and H20 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and H20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TRUE III engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 45mm (1x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $931 | $249 |