Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced October 2017
- Old Model is Sony A7R II
- Later Model is Sony A7R IV

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Quattro H (45MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is relatively well matched but the Quattro H (APS-H) and A7R III (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

The Quattro H was brought out 20 months earlier than the A7R III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Quattro H grades vs the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A7R III
Quattro H | A7R III | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1440k | Clearer screen (+180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sigma Quattro H
A7R III | Quattro H | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R III
Quattro H | A7R III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H provides outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H against the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and A7R III is 78 and 63 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and A7R III.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Quattro H is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2017-10-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 476.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.4 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 657g (1.45 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at release | $1,134 | $2,800 |