Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and HX9V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The Quattro H was unveiled 4 years after the HX9V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Quattro H grades versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony HX9V
Quattro H | HX9V | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 56 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+699k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sigma Quattro H
HX9V | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony HX9V
Quattro H | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H has external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and HX9V is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and HX9V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will give you extra detail having an extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Quattro H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.4 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter 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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | - | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,134 | $328 |