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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 3 years after the W530 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W530

 DP2 Quattro W530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W530 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W530

 DP2 Quattro W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W530.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and W530 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W530.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony W530
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony W530
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
48
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W530
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine BIONZ
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 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
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $931 $269