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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • New Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 8 months later than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX100 II

 DP2 Quattro RX100 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX100 II DP2 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 II

 DP2 Quattro RX100 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the RX100 II.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 II is 70 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
70
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
48
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (281g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
9
no video recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (281g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 II
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-13 2013-06-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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 Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $931 $598