Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A700 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A700 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was launched 8 years after the A700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Quattro H matches up against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H vs the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and A700 is 78 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and A700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.