Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was launched 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Quattro H scores against the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H features external 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) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Quattro H vs the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and NEX-5N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.