Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1

Lets look much closer at the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Quattro H (45MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very well matched but the Quattro H (APS-H) and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was announced 5 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Quattro H matches up versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H vs the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and a1 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and a1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will give more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Quattro H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.