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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony A550
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A550

 Quattro H A550 
RevealedFebruary 2016December 2009Fresher by 76 months
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A550 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A550

 Quattro H A550 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
Sony A550 Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
MP count high (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
Sony A550 Street photography advice
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
Sports photography with Sony A550
71
MP count high (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony A550 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
MP count high (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (480 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
Sony A550 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (480 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
Sony A550 Vlogging advice
26
offers face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of mic port
9
no video shooting
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A550
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha DSLR-A550
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