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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 V
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 16 months earlier than the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX100 IV

 DP2 Quattro RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX100 IV DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2014Newer by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 IV

 DP2 Quattro RX100 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys external measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the RX100 IV.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony RX100 IV
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
lighter than competition (298g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging features
9
no video recording
81
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (298 grams)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 IV
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $931 $898