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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony H55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and H55 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and H55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was launched 5 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Quattro H matches up against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony H55

 Quattro H H55 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010More recent by 70 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sigma Quattro H

 H55 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony H55

 Quattro H H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H provides outside 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) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H versus the H55.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and H55 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and H55.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Quattro H provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
Sports photography with Sony H55
71
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
26
has face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony H55
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
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 area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6200 x 4152 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID BP-61 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,134 $235