Sigma Quattro vs Sony A9

Below, we are looking at the Sigma Quattro and Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Quattro was launched 14 months prior to the A9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Quattro matches up vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro offers 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 A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro and Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Quattro compared to the A9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A9 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Quattro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.