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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A450, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A450 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was unveiled 6 years later than the A450 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Quattro H grades versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A450

 Quattro H A450 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A450 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A450

 Quattro H A450 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H provides exterior dimensions 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H compared to the A450.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and A450 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and A450.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
69
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
71
MP count amazing (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
65
weather proof
MP count amazing (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A450
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.4 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Mic 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 - 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,134 $1,241