Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony QX30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and QX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was unveiled 18 months later than the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Quattro H grades versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H has physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H vs the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and QX30 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and QX30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will provide more detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Quattro H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.