Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Sony RX10 II

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature different sensor size.

The DP2 Quattro was announced around the same time to the RX10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up versus the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX10
DP2 Quattro | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
RX10 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+370k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10
DP2 Quattro | RX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX10 is 70 and 58 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and RX10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-13 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TRUE III engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 45mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,290k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $931 | $698 |