Sigma Quattro H vs Sony W730

Below is a extended assessment of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony W730, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and W730 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was manufactured 3 years later than the W730 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro H scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H features outer dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and W730 is 78 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you extra detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Quattro H will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.