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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony S950, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was brought out 7 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Quattro H grades vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony S950

 Quattro H S950 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 86 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma Quattro H

 S950 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony S950

 Quattro H S950 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H has got external 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro H against the S950.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and S950 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and S950.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will produce more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony S950
83
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
72
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
26
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
missing mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony S950
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6200 x 4152 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution - None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,134 $130