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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W530 (14MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W530 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was launched 5 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Quattro H scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony W530

 Quattro H W530 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 63 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma Quattro H

 W530 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W530

 Quattro H W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H comes with outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H compared to the W530.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and W530 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and W530.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
high MP (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony W530
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
72
high MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
high MP (45MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
high MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
26
provides face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony W530
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6200 x 4152 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 - 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,134 $269