Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W290, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was launched 7 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Quattro H grades against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H features external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H and the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and W290 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and W290.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.