Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A7R IV
Quattro | A7R IV | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1440k | Sharper screen (+180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sigma Quattro
A7R IV | Quattro | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A7R IV
Quattro | A7R IV | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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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 |