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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
  • New Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was announced 9 months after the RX100 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Quattro H matches up versus the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony RX100 IV

 Quattro H RX100 IV 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2015Newer by 9 months
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma Quattro H

 RX100 IV Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX100 IV

 Quattro H RX100 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H has outside 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 RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H vs the RX100 IV.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and RX100 IV is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with extra detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
great MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
65
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
Sony RX100 IV Street photography info
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
71
great MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
68
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
great MP (45MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
86
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging info
26
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of external microphone port
81
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
does not have mic support
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX100 IV
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,134 $898