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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A99 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the Quattro H (45MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is very close but the Quattro H (APS-H) and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was brought out 6 months earlier than the A99 II and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Quattro H scores against the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A99 II

 Quattro H A99 II 
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sigma Quattro H

 A99 II Quattro H 
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A99 II

 Quattro H A99 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2016Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A99 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the A99 II.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A99 II is 78 and 57 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will render greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
71
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
65
environment proof
MP count high (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
26
includes face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have external mic jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A99 II
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-23 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 45 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.4 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 849g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photographs
Form of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $1,134 $3,198