Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II 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" 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A99 II
Quattro H | A99 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1620k | 1229k | Sharper display (+391k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sigma Quattro H
A99 II | Quattro H | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A99 II
Quattro H | A99 II | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | September 2016 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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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 |