Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800
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63 Features
38 Overall
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony W800
DP2 Quattro | W800 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
W800 | DP2 Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony W800
DP2 Quattro | W800 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and W800 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |