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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W550, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 2 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W550

 DP2 Quattro W550 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W550 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W550

 DP2 Quattro W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the W550.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W550 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
48
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
42
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W550
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2011-07-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine BIONZ
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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 speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $931 $119