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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Quattro was released 2 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Quattro matches up against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A3000

 Quattro A3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2013More recent by 31 months
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma Quattro

 A3000 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A3000

 Quattro A3000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Quattro versus the A3000.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A3000 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and A3000.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to result in more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Quattro will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (625g)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
Sony A3000 Sports photography information
70
excellent MP (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
60
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
55
weather proofing
excellent MP (29MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (625 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
good battery (470 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent MP (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony A3000 Vlogging info
22
supports face detect focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (625g)
26
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A3000
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $738 $398