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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 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 H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony H20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was launched 6 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as 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 H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Quattro H scores vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony H20

 Quattro H H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2016May 2009More recent by 83 months
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sigma Quattro H

 H20 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony H20

 Quattro H H20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H against the H20.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and H20 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and H20.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will give extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
69
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
71
fantastic resolution (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
65
weather proofing
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony H20
26
offers face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
lack of microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony H20
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 45MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6200 x 4152 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-61 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,134 $249