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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W650, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was brought out 4 years after the W650 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Quattro H grades vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony W650

 Quattro H W650 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sigma Quattro H

 W650 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony W650

 Quattro H W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys physical 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) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro H against the W650.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and W650 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver greater detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony W650
83
you can focus manually
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
71
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony W650
65
weather proof
high megapixels (45MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
26
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony W650
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6200 x 4152 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,134 $140