Sigma Quattro H vs Sony WX80

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony WX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was brought out 3 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro H matches up against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Quattro H against the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and WX80.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail having its extra 29MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.