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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was launched 4 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Quattro grades against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A7R IV

 Quattro A7R IV 
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sigma Quattro

 A7R IV Quattro 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2016More modern by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A7R IV

 Quattro A7R IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has got external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro compared to the A7R IV.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A7R IV is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A7R IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Quattro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
70
MP count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
55
weather sealing
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
22
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A7R IV
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-02-23 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 567
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $738 $3,498