Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony H55
Quattro H | H55 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 70 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sigma Quattro H
H55 | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony H55
Quattro H | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony H55 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |