Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended analysis of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX50V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was announced 2 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Quattro H matches up against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H offers outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H compared to the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and HX50V is 78 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and HX50V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H will have a benefit in sensor tech.