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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony S930, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was unveiled 7 years after the S930 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Quattro H matches up vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony S930

 Quattro H S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1620k112kCrisper display (+1508k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sigma Quattro H

 S930 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony S930

 Quattro H S930 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H against the S930.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and S930 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and S930.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail having an extra 35MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Quattro H provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony S930
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
71
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony S930
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony S930
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
26
supports face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony S930
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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 - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,134 $219