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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below is a complete review of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was brought out 4 years prior to the A9 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro H matches up vs the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A9 II

 Quattro H A9 II 
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma Quattro H

 A9 II Quattro H 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2016More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A9 II

 Quattro H A9 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Quattro H and the A9 II.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and A9 II is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Quattro H is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
Sony A9 II Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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 formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
71
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery life (690 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 II Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (690 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
26
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A9 II
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2019-10-03
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.4 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 - 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $1,134 $4,498