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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A230, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was launched 6 years after the A230 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Quattro H matches up against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A230

 Quattro H A230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2009More modern by 83 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A230 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A230

 Quattro H A230 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H provides exterior 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) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H versus the A230.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A230 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and A230.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony A230
82
focusing manually
megapixel count great (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
69
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
Sports photography with Sony A230
71
megapixel count great (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony A230
65
environment proof
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
Sony A230 Vlogging factors
26
features face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
missing mic support
9
no video shooting
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A230
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-05-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6200 x 4152 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution - None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,134 $569