Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Older Model is Sony A100

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A550, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A550 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The Quattro H was manufactured 6 years later than the A550 and that is quite a sizable 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Quattro H matches up versus the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A550
Quattro H | A550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | December 2009 | Fresher by 76 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sigma Quattro H
A550 | Quattro H | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A550
Quattro H | A550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H features physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H vs the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and A550 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and A550.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will give you more detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H will have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2009-12-09 |
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 |
Peak resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 632g (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,134 | $749 |