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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX9, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 3 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony WX9

 DP2 Quattro WX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WX9 DP2 Quattro 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX9

 DP2 Quattro WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the WX9.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and WX9 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and WX9.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Street photography with Sony WX9
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony WX9
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony WX9
9
lack of video recording
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony WX9
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine BIONZ
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" 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-BN1
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $931 $188