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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 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-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was manufactured 4 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Quattro H scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony NEX-C3

 Quattro H NEX-C3 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma Quattro H

 NEX-C3 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony NEX-C3

 Quattro H NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H has got exterior dimensions 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 NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Quattro H versus the NEX-C3.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide extra detail due to its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
71
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
MP count high (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony NEX-C3
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 476.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.4 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,134 $343