Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX30

Below is a extensive overview of the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was revealed 4 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Quattro H grades against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H compared to the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and WX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and WX30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail because of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.