Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A450
Quattro H | A450 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 75 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma Quattro H
A450 | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A450
Quattro H | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |