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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99

Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony A99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro H was brought out 3 years after the A99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Quattro H grades vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony A99

 Quattro H A99 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016December 2012More modern by 39 months
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sigma Quattro H

 A99 Quattro H 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony A99

 Quattro H A99 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H offers outside 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) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H vs the A99.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and A99 is 78 and 57 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and A99.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will produce extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro H will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
71
fantastic resolution (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
fantastic resolution (45MP)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
26
includes face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no external microphone port
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony A99
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $1,134 $1,998