Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Old Model is Sony A3000
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Quattro H was revealed 24 months after the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Quattro H grades vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony a3500
Quattro H | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | March 2014 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma Quattro H
a3500 | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony a3500
Quattro H | a3500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H features external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the a3500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and a3500 is 78 and 69 respectively.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and a3500.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail because of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro H should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TRUE III | BIONZ image |
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 | 45MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Total lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | - | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,134 | $398 |