Clicky

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A390, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A390 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A390 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Quattro H was brought out 5 years after the A390 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro H scores against the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A390

 Quattro H A390 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A390 Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A390

 Quattro H A390 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H against the A390.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A390 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and A390.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will provide extra detail having its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
Sony A390 Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
72
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery life (230 shots)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
65
environment sealing
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony A390
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony A390
26
has face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no external mic socket
9
no video shooting
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A390
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-02-23 2010-07-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 476.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
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 rate 3.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,134 $500