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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 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 A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A350 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was released 7 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Quattro H grades versus the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A350

 Quattro H A350 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2008Fresher by 94 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A350 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A350

 Quattro H A350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H compared to the A350.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A350.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
MP count great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony A350
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
71
MP count great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
MP count great (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony A350
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony A350
26
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A350
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-23 2008-06-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.4 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery model BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,134 $600