Sigma DP2 Quattro

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    Highlights

    • 29 MP APS-C Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
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    Overview

    Sigma DP2 Quattro was announced in 2014 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 29 Megapixel [] sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 Quattro.

    PROS

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sigma DP2 Quattro has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    Sigma DP2 Quattro features a 29 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 5424 x 3616 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    Sigma DP2 Quattro has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input

    Sigma DP2 Quattro has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with BP-51 battery pack.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sigma DP2 Quattro's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sigma DP2 Quattro has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161 x 67 x 82 mm (6.34 x 2.64 x 3.23"). It weighs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    161 mm (6.34")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    67 mm (2.64")

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    82 mm (3.23")

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    Sigma DP2 Quattro dimensions

    Sigma DP2 Quattro for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma DP2 Quattro is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    45

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 45 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Sigma DP2 Quattro gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

    Sigma DP2 Quattro Evaluation

    We evaluate Sigma DP2 Quattro and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    50

    We give Sigma DP2 Quattro a score of 50 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)


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