Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Nikon D5500

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Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Nikon D5500

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sigma dp2 Quattro advantages over Nikon D5500

Higher max flash sync
1/1250 vs 1/200 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

Nikon D5500 advantages over Sigma dp2 Quattro

Less expensive
$697 vs $899*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 3.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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

820 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
0.20 vs 0.39 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 19.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
4.9 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 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

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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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Amazingly small for a DSLR; Great image quality for its class, including superb low light and high ISO performance; Generous JPEG buffer depth; High resolution.
Buffer depths are shallow when shooting RAW; Lacks GPS from the predecessor; No AA filter means it's susceptible to aliasing artifacts.
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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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Nikon D5500

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$999
APS-C

Wider angle lens

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Nikon D5500

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$999
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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Nikon D5500

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Nikon D3400

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Nikon D3400

$899
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Nikon D5600

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Nikon D5600

$899
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Doesn't require an AA filter

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Nikon D5600

Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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