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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 4 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX10 IV

 DP2 Quattro RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX10 IV DP2 Quattro 
RevealedSeptember 2017February 2014More modern by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 IV

 DP2 Quattro RX10 IV 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the RX10 IV.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX10 IV is 70 and 52 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged DP2 Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
9
can't shoot video
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX10 IV
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2017-09-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 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 media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $931 $1,698