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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled within a month of the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony WX350

 DP2 Quattro WX350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WX350 DP2 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX350

 DP2 Quattro WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro enjoys exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the WX350.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and WX350 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
48
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony WX350
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX350
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest 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 -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $931 $270