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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III 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 RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Successor is Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 3 months earlier than the RX100 III so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX100 III

 DP2 Quattro RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX100 III DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 III

 DP2 Quattro RX100 III 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external measurements 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the RX100 III.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 III is 70 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
64
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
Sony RX100 III Street photography advice
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competitors (290g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography information
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
9
no video recording
80
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
does not have external mic support
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 III
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
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 area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
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
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 290g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $931 $748