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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony T900, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and T900 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was launched 7 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro H grades against the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony T900

 Quattro H T900 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 86 months
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma Quattro H

 T900 Quattro H 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony T900

 Quattro H T900 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H offers physical measurements 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 T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H vs the T900.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and T900 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and T900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro H will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Quattro H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony T900
83
manual focus
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
71
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony T900
65
weather proof
great MP (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony T900
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
26
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have mic socket
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony T900
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 12 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,134 $300