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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A35

 DP2 Quattro A35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A35 DP2 Quattro 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A35

 DP2 Quattro A35 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides 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 A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the A35.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and A35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony A35
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
48
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competitors (415g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
59
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
9
no video
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than competitors (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A35
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony SLT-A35
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-13 2011-09-20
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
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 rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $931 $598