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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and FX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was released 7 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Quattro H scores versus the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony FX30

 Quattro H FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sigma Quattro H

 FX30 Quattro H 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2016More modern by 80 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony FX30

 Quattro H FX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H has exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H and the FX30.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and FX30 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and FX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Quattro H is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
71
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
74
good battery power (570 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony FX30
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-23 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6200 x 4152 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 187
Crop factor 1.4 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,360 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 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $1,134 $1,800