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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A6300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was unveiled within a month of the A6300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Quattro H scores versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A6300

 Quattro H A6300 
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A6300 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A6300

 Quattro H A6300 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2016Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H has got external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Quattro H and the A6300.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and A6300 is 78 and 83 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and A6300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
Sony A6300 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
high resolution (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
72
high resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
75
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony A6300
65
weather sealing
high resolution (45MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
76
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high resolution (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony A6300 Vlogging highlights
26
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A6300
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha a6300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III BIONZ X
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 surface area 476.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,134 $889