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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was brought out about the same time to the HX80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Quattro H scores against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony HX80

 Quattro H HX80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sigma Quattro H

 HX80 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX80

 Quattro H HX80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2016Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H offers outside 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) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H against the HX80.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and HX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony HX80
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
71
sensor resolution is great (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery pack (390 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
26
includes face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
no external mic socket
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX80
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2016-03-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 390 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,134 $368