Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX1

Following is a extended comparison of the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was manufactured 6 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Quattro H grades versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H features physical measurements 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H vs the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and HX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and HX1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail due to its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro H will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.