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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A380, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A380 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A380 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Quattro H was launched 6 years after the A380 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Quattro H grades against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A380

 Quattro H A380 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009Newer by 80 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A380 Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A380

 Quattro H A380 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H features exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H vs the A380.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and A380 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A380.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
Sony A380 Street photography info
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
71
MP count fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
65
weather sealing
MP count fantastic (45MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony A380
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony A380
26
has face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A380
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 519g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,134 $899