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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 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 H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched within a month of the H300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony H300

 DP2 Quattro H300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 H300 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H300

 DP2 Quattro H300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outer measurements 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 H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the H300.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and H300 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and H300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony H300
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
40
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony H300
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
48
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
53
good megapixels (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery (350 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (590g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony H300
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H300
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 590g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $931 $249