Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A290

In this article, we will be comparing the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A290, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A290 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A290 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was revealed 5 years after the A290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Quattro H scores against the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H features external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Quattro H vs the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A290 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and A290.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will render greater detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Quattro H provides an edge in sensor technology.