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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II 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 A7 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A7 II

 Quattro A7 II 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2014Newer by 16 months
Display resolution1620k1230kSharper display (+390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma Quattro

 A7 II Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A7 II

 Quattro A7 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony A7 II Street photography details
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
70
excellent megapixels (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
Sony A7 II Travel photography info
55
environment proofing
excellent megapixels (29MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
excellent megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
22
offers face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A7 II
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha A7 II
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