Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extensive review of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony HX100V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was launched 4 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Quattro H grades against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H features physical 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Quattro H against the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail utilizing its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.