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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was unveiled 3 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Quattro H scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony WX300

 Quattro H WX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sigma Quattro H

 WX300 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX300

 Quattro H WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H comes with exterior dimensions 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) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H vs the WX300.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
71
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
megapixel count high (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
26
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX300
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,134 $330