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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was introduced 2 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a significant 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 WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Quattro H matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony WX220

 Quattro H WX220 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sigma Quattro H

 WX220 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX220

 Quattro H WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H features exterior 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) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Quattro H versus the WX220.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and WX220 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Quattro H is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony WX220
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
Sports photography with Sony WX220
72
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
26
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
no mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX220
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,134 $198