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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 21 months prior to the A68 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Quattro matches up against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony A68

 DP2 Quattro A68 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 A68 DP2 Quattro 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2014Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A68

 DP2 Quattro A68 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the A68.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and A68.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony A68 Street photography highlights
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
48
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
53
MP count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (510 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A68
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (510 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony A68
9
lack of video recording
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony A68
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-13 2015-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TRUE III engine Bionz X
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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $931 $581