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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A7 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A7 III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was released 24 months earlier than the A7 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Quattro H matches up against the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A7 III

 Quattro H A7 III 
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sigma Quattro H

 A7 III Quattro H 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2016More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7 III

 Quattro H A7 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H features physical measurements 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) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H and the A7 III.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A7 III is 78 and 63 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and A7 III.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older Quattro H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
71
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (610 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
great MP (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery life (610 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony A7 III Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (610 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 III Vlogging highlights
26
comes with face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
doesn't have mic support
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7 III
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-23 2018-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $1,134 $1,998