Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A390

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.