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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced about the same time to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony WX220

 DP2 Quattro WX220 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WX220 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX220

 DP2 Quattro WX220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the WX220.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and WX220 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony WX220
48
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony WX220
53
good resolution (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX220
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-13 2014-02-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $931 $198