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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was brought out 2 years after the A7R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Quattro H scores against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A7R

 Quattro H A7R 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma Quattro H

 A7R Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R

 Quattro H A7R 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H vs the A7R.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A7R is 78 and 78 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Quattro H will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
84
manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R Sports photography highlights
71
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (465g)
environment proofing
great MP (36MP)
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
26
includes face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha A7R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-02-23 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,134 $1,898