Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W310

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony W310, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was announced 6 years later than the W310 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Quattro H matches up versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H has outside dimensions 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) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and W310 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and W310.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.