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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 5 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony RX100 VA

 DP2 Quattro RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 RX100 VA DP2 Quattro 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2014More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 VA

 DP2 Quattro RX100 VA 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the RX100 VA.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VA is 70 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony RX100 VA Street photography details
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
53
decent MP (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
9
can't record video
81
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
no mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
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 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 - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $931 $998