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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX200V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX200V

 DP2 Quattro TX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX200V DP2 Quattro 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX200V

 DP2 Quattro TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the TX200V.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX200V is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
9
no video recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX200V
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-13 2012-01-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $931 $500