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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was launched 5 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Quattro H matches up vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony WX5

 Quattro H WX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2010More recent by 69 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k461kClearer screen (+1159k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sigma Quattro H

 WX5 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX5

 Quattro H WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H features physical measurements 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Quattro H vs the WX5.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and WX5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and WX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Quattro H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
high resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
72
high resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
65
weather proof
high resolution (45 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony WX5
26
has face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony WX5
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
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 45MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 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-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,134 $250