Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Previous Model is Sony a5000
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony a5100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Quattro H was revealed 19 months after the a5100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Quattro H scores vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony a5100
Quattro H | a5100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | August 2014 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 922k | Crisper display (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sigma Quattro H
a5100 | Quattro H | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony a5100
Quattro H | a5100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H offers outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H against the a5100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and a5100 is 78 and 89 respectively.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and a5100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you extra detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Quattro H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2014-08-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 26.6 x 17.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 476.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,134 | $448 |