Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S 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)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released April 2014
- Later Model is Sony A7S II
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Quattro H was introduced 23 months later than the A7S making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Quattro H matches up vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A7S
Quattro H | A7S | |||
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Released | February 2016 | April 2014 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1230k | Crisper display (+390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma Quattro H
A7S | Quattro H | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7S
Quattro H | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H offers external 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) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H vs the A7S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and A7S is 78 and 77 respectively.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A7S.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7S Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 26.6 x 17.9mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 476.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Total lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.4 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 489 grams (1.08 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,134 | $1,998 |