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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III 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 III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A7R III

 Quattro H A7R III 
Screen resolution1620k1440kClearer screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sigma Quattro H

 A7R III Quattro H 
AnnouncedOctober 2017February 2016More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R III

 Quattro H A7R III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
Sony A7R III Street photography highlights
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
Sony A7R III Sports photography information
71
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
65
weather sealing
megapixel count great (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing MP (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count great (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
26
provides face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7R III
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha A7R III
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