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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was released very close to the W800 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W800

 DP2 Quattro W800 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 W800 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W800

 DP2 Quattro W800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has exterior dimensions 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the W800.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W800 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and W800.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony W800
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony W800
9
can't shoot video
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W800
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine -
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVI MPEG4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID BP-51 NP-BN
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 1
Launch pricing $931 $90