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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The DP2 Quattro was revealed within a month of the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony H400

 DP2 Quattro H400 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 H400 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H400

 DP2 Quattro H400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the H400.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and H400 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and H400.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony H400
48
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony H400
9
can't record video
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H400
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine Bionz(R)
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.5
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 300 images
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $931 $268