Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony T900
Quattro H | T900 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma Quattro H
T900 | Quattro H | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony T900
Quattro H | T900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro H and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |