Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Canon 7D Mark II

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Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Canon 7D Mark II

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

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Sigma dp2 Quattro advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Less expensive
$899* vs $1799
Save money for lenses or accessories
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

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Sigma dp2 Quattro

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 3.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

670 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
0.25 vs 0.39 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
9.5 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
103 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 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
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Canon 7D

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1499
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1799
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 7D

Compared to Canon 6D

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Canon 6D

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1799
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

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

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon 7D Mark II

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1799
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Canon 70D

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Canon 70D

$899
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

$1799
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 70D

Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$999
APS-C

Wider angle lens

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Canon 7D Mark II

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$1799
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in GPS

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

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