Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replacement is Sony a3500
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Quattro H was launched 2 years after the A3000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Quattro H grades vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A3000
Quattro H | A3000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | August 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma Quattro H
A3000 | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A3000
Quattro H | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H features outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the A3000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and A3000 is 78 and 69 respectively.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and A3000.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Quattro H is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TRUE III | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 26.6 x 17.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 476.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Available lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,134 | $398 |