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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sigma Quattro, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2x was released 6 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2x scores versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma Quattro

 DP2x Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma DP2x

 Quattro DP2x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2011More modern by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma Quattro

 DP2x Quattro 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2x and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2x compared to the Quattro.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and Quattro.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to give extra detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
81
focusing manually
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
resolution is great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
55
environment sealing
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic support
22
supports face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (625g)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sigma Quattro
 Sigma DP2xSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2x Sigma sd Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-08 2016-02-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 320x240 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $738