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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony W230, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was revealed 7 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Quattro H matches up versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony W230

 Quattro H W230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 86 months
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sigma Quattro H

 W230 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W230

 Quattro H W230 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H vs the W230.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and W230 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
72
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
26
supports face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony W230
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,134 $180