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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10

Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 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 RX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX10

 DP2 Quattro RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX10 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k920kCrisper screen (+370k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10

 DP2 Quattro RX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
Sony RX10 Sports photography info
47
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
environment proofing
great battery power (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony RX10
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging info
Sony RX10 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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