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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma Quattro H and Sony G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was announced 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Quattro H grades against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony G3

 Quattro H G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sigma Quattro H

 G3 Quattro H 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony G3

 Quattro H G3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H provides external 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) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H vs the G3.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and G3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Quattro H is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony G3
82
has manual focus
amazing resolution (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
69
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
71
amazing resolution (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
amazing resolution (45 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing resolution (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
26
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony G3
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution - 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,134 $200