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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 3 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A33

 DP2 Quattro A33 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A33 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A33

 DP2 Quattro A33 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the A33.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and A33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
59
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (340 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
can't record video
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A33
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony SLT-A33
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-13 2010-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $931 $230