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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and YI. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 3 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the YI M1

 DP2 Quattro M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 M1 DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2014More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and YI M1

 DP2 Quattro M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the M1.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and M1 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and M1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged DP2 Quattro is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
48
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with YI M1
53
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
better than average battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with YI M1
9
no video
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and YI M1
 Sigma DP2 QuattroYI M1
General Information
Make Sigma YI
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro YI M1
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $931 $320