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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55

Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 3 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony H55

 DP2 Quattro H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 H55 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H55

 DP2 Quattro H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the H55.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and H55 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and H55.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony H55
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony H55
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
47
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony H55
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2010-06-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine Bionz
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $931 $235