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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W330, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was announced 4 years after the W330 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W330

 DP2 Quattro W330 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W330 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W330

 DP2 Quattro W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W330.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W330 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony W330
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
48
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony W330
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
59
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony W330
9
no video shooting
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W330
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $931 $170