Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed November 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A7
- Updated by Sony A7 III
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Quattro was introduced 16 months after the A7 II making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Quattro scores against the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A7 II
Quattro | A7 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | November 2014 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1230k | Sharper display (+390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma Quattro
A7 II | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A7 II
Quattro | A7 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro against the A7 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A7 II is 63 and 69 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A7 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Quattro will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2014-11-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.8 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625g (1.38 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $738 | $1,456 |