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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W310, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 4 years after the W310 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W310

 DP2 Quattro W310 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W310 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W310

 DP2 Quattro W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the W310.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W310 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and W310.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony W310
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
59
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
9
no video
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W310
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $931 $150