Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II

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Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sony A7 II

APS-C 369.0mm²
19.6 megapixels
45.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sigma dp2 Quattro advantages over Sony A7 II

Higher max flash sync
1/1250 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Sony A7 II advantages over Sigma dp2 Quattro

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.70 vs 3.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
59 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.39 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 19.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
52 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal detail and "depth" at low ISOs; Extremely high resolution; Incredible image quality for the price and size (at low ISOs); Fast x-sync speeds; Unique design is unconventional but comfortable and balanced.
Poor high ISO performance; Very sluggish buffer clearing; Poor low-light AF; No built-in flash; Very limited third-party RAW file support; Bundled Sigma Photo Pro RAW software is slow and buggy.
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Excellent 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; Sensor-shift IS brings stabilization to nearly any lens; Much-improved ergonomics and top-deck control layout; 'Mark II' maintains same impressive image quality, dynamic range and high ISO performance; XAVC S 50Mbps video format; Faster start-up time; Hybrid AF performs well with good continuous AF.
(Similar to A7): Loud shutter (but electronic first-curtain helps); Battery life could be better; Low-light AF still not as good as most DSLRs; High ISO JPEGs look over-processed; Slow buffer clearing; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses (but it's getting better).
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Wider angle lens

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Sony A7 II

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1148
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Sony A7

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sony A7

$899
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Sony A7 II

Sony A7

$1148
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
35mm

Less expensive

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Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$1103
APS-C

Wider angle lens

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sony A7 II

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$1148
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1103
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$899
APS-C

Wider angle lens

$999
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

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Sony A7 II

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$1148
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Sony A7 III

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sony A7 III

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$1865
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sony A7 III

Sony A7 II

Sony A7 III

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1865
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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