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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony WX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was released 6 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Quattro H grades against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony WX1

 Quattro H WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009More recent by 80 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 WX1 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX1

 Quattro H WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H provides external 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H versus the WX1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and WX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and WX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Quattro H will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
72
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
65
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
26
comes with face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,134 $149