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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W620, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was brought out 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W620

 DP2 Quattro W620 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W620 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W620

 DP2 Quattro W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features external measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the W620.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and W620 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and W620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
48
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
59
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W620
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Cost at release $931 $102