Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony W290
Quattro H | W290 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2009 | Fresher by 86 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sigma Quattro H
W290 | Quattro H |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W290
Quattro H | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 45MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.4 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,134 | $230 |