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Sigma dp2 Quattro

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Pros

  • Image quality is superb with splendid colour reproduction and high levels of details
  • the grip is quite comfortable
  • handling is great - provided you use both hands

Cons

  • the camera takes up to 4 seconds to record an image to the SD card
  • the images are so noisy as to be unusable
  • the ergonomics are suspect and the speed

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5424, 3616 px
  • 2.8
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sigma dp2 Quattro - Pros & Cons

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Pros

  • Image quality is superb with splendid colour reproduction and high levels of details
  • the grip is quite comfortable
  • handling is great - provided you use both hands
  • Colour fidelity around the edges of the image is also really well maintained
  • It is best operated with both hands
  • Auto white balance performance was relatively good
  • faster processing and helps to minimize noise
  • The battery life has thankfully been improved
  • The night photograph was very good
  • They were pretty intuitive and are covered elsewhere on the internet
  • Good Light

Cons

  • the camera takes up to 4 seconds to record an image to the SD card
  • the images are so noisy as to be unusable
  • the ergonomics are suspect and the speed
  • terrible
  • High-ISO images are so noisy
  • The lens itself is a little slow for a fixed lens
  • this camera does not shoot video
  • it just cannot find a sharp focus
  • noise levels are very high with significant loss of details and colour
  • the weight distribution is uneven when you use the camera with one hand
  • noise artefacts start to appear

Sigma dp2 Quattro - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5424 x 3616 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sigma dp2 Quattro - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5424 x 3616 px
ProcessorTruePic III
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom1.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv< 45
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.02 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserNo
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Built-in flashno
External flashyes
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight14.46 oz
Width6.35 in
Height2.64 in
Depth3.21 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution7680 x 5120 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Cinema
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios
  • 21:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
HD typeNot supported
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno

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Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.7
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Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro
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Published: 28.07.2014
Sigma dp2 Quattro

The unusual design of Sigma's dp2 Quattro caused quite a stir when it was unveiled in February during the annual camera and imaging show CP+ 2014 in Yokohama, Japan. The dp2 is the second in Sigma's latest series of digital compact cameras, which comes with the new-generation 19.6-megapixel, Foveon X3 image sensor known as Quattro. The dp2 has a fixed...

Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: Sigma dp2 Quattro
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The Phoblographer
Published: 28.08.2014
Review: Sigma dp2 Quattro

Can Sigma’s Foveon sensor make up for the dp2 Quattro’s ridiculous shape?

Sigma dp2 Quattro The Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: New Camera, New Sensor, New Heights
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Fstoppers
Published: 05.08.2014
The Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: New Camera, New Sensor, New Heights

There are two things that immediately come to mind when we talk about the new Sigma dp2 Quattro: the new new Foveon X3 sensor (the book), and the shape of the camera (its cover). Do either matter? Are either necessary? Why do/don’t I like it? And overall, should we all go out and buy this camera today? I had some time to myself with the camera for a preliminary review this week. Here are some thoughts. Whenever I compare cameras, I have to talk about features I expect — which all come from today’s top-of-the-line DSLRs like the Nikon D4.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma DP2 Quattro Review - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 01.09.2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro Review - Luminous Landscape

By Michael Reichmann & Kevin Raber   In late July Kevin lead a photographic expedition to the Norwegian Arctic. He had just received the Quattro DP2 for testing and it because his “always handy” camera, while he did his main wildlife and landscape shooting with a Nikon D800 outfit.  Then, in early August Michael had an [Read More]

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: Captures Images Brimming With Colour
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 08.02.2015
Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: Captures Images Brimming With Colour
3.5

The Sigma dp2 Quattro is a compact camera with an oddball design and the latest iteration of the company's proprietary Foveon X3 sensor.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro Review - Samples
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Imaging Resource
Published: 10.02.2014
Sigma dp2 Quattro Review - Samples

Sigma dp2 Quattro Review - dp2 Quattro Samples

Sigma dp2 Quattro Got IQ? The Sigma DP2 Quattro Review. | Steve Huff Photo
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Got IQ? The Sigma DP2 Quattro Review. | Steve Huff Photo

Got IQ? The Sigma DP2 Quattro Review. Here I am again with yet another Sigma DP body. This time, the newest super funky DP2 Quattro model. I have never seen

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Photo Review
Published: 17.09.2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
4.3

Sigma's revised compact camera features a total body re-design plus a new APS-C-sized Foveon sensor with 30% higher resolution plus a matching 30mm f/2.8 lens.

Sigma dp2 Quattro First looks: Sigma dp2 Quattro camera
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 19.11.2014
First looks: Sigma dp2 Quattro camera

The Sigma dp2 Quattro is an unconventional camera that packs an APS-C sized, multi-layer Foveon sensor in a camera body that’s just about the size of a mirrorless camera but handles like a point and shoot class product. Find out what we thought about the camera from our quick hands-on.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma DP2 Quattro Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 25.07.2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sigma DP2 Quattro is a new serious compact camera featuring an intriguing 39 megapixel APS-C sensor from Foveon and a fixed 45mm equivalent lens with a fast aperture of f/2.8. Read our in-depth Sigma DP2 Quattro review to find out what this unique camera is capable of...

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma DP2 Quattro Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 18.02.2015
Sigma DP2 Quattro Review
3.3

Read the in depth Review of Sigma DP2 Quattro Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Sigma DP2 Quattro configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 28.04.2017
Sigma dp2 Quattro: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro Review
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PCMAG
Published: 11.09.2014
Sigma dp2 Quattro Review
3.0

The Sigma dp2 Quattro is a strange-looking camera that captures images with an incredible amount of detail, but it requires patience and discipline to get great results.

Sigma dp2 Quattro Review: The Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Ming Thein | Photographer
Published: 12.02.2015
Review: The Sigma DP2 Quattro

Normally, we  look at a camera from a holistic point of view and compare it to the competition or the class leader. This unfortunately doesn’t make sense for extreme outliers like the DP2Q; we’ll h…

Sigma dp2 Quattro Sigma dp2 Quattro Review
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Sigma dp2 Quattro Review
3.5

The Sigma dp2 Quattro replaces the DP2 Merrill, with a reworked sensor and unconventional body. In our Sigma dp2 Quattro review we take it for a test drive

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