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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 12 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX1

 DP2 Quattro RX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX1 DP2 Quattro 
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1

 DP2 Quattro RX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX1.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and RX1 is 70 and 79 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
48
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony RX1
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
65
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX1
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-22.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $931 $2,798