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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 2 years after the W610 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W610

 DP2 Quattro W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W610 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W610

 DP2 Quattro W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outer measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the W610.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W610 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than others (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
48
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
53
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony W610
9
can't shoot video
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W610
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $931 $200