Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A33
DP2 Quattro | A33 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
A33 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A33
DP2 Quattro | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |