Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma DP2 Quattro and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro was introduced in February 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma DP2 Quattro
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.

      PROS

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      CONS

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sigma DP2 Quattro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2 Quattro over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 29 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5424 x 3616 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.3
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon B700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      Sony W570
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 over Sigma DP2 Quattro.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Reaches Wider Angle 45 mm mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 45 mm vs 125 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.6
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) vs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Light395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sigma DP2 Quattro has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sigma DP2 Quattro is equipped with TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 5424 x 3616 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Sigma DP2 Quattro

      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 Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with BP-51 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma DP2 Quattro has a single card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2 Quattro, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. Sigma DP2 Quattro can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m. Sigma DP2 Quattro has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma DP2 Quattro body has dimensions of 161 x 67 x 82 mm (6.34 x 2.64 x 3.23") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 19 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Sigma DP2 Quattro weighs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 weighs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz).

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

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      67 mm

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      91 mm

      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   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
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      POOR
      45
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      GOOD
      77
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      GOOD
      78
      •   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)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      GOOD
      84
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and give them scores of 56 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      POOR
      50
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)


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