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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was unveiled 7 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Quattro matches up vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A200

 Quattro A200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2008Newer by 93 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sigma Quattro

 A200 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A200

 Quattro A200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro and the A200.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A200.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony A200
81
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony A200 Sports photography details
70
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
Sony A200 Travel photography features
55
weather sealing
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A200
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
22
offers face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625g)
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A200
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-02-23 2008-07-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 572 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $738 $100