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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N 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 NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was announced 3 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Quattro H scores vs the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony NEX-3N

 Quattro H NEX-3N 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2013Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma Quattro H

 NEX-3N Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony NEX-3N

 Quattro H NEX-3N 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H compared to the NEX-3N.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and NEX-3N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
72
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
65
environment proof
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
26
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony NEX-3N
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,134 $399