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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was manufactured 3 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Quattro H scores vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony HX20V

 Quattro H HX20V 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2012Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sigma Quattro H

 HX20V Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX20V

 Quattro H HX20V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H offers physical 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) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Quattro H compared to the HX20V.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and HX20V is 78 and 90 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and HX20V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will result in extra detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Quattro H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
71
megapixel count excellent (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
65
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count excellent (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
26
comes with face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX20V
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2012-07-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 45 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,134 $397