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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 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 FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony FX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was announced 6 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro H grades vs the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony FX3

 Quattro H FX3 
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sigma Quattro H

 FX3 Quattro H 
RevealedFebruary 2021February 2016More recent by 60 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony FX3

 Quattro H FX3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H vs the FX3.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and FX3 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and FX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with greater detail with its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Quattro H will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
83
manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
Sony FX3 Street photography features
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
Sports photography with Sony FX3
72
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
Travel photography with Sony FX3
65
environment proof
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
Sony FX3 Vlogging factors
26
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no microphone port
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony FX3
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony FX3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 187
Crop factor 1.4 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,134 $3,900