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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma Quattro and Sony A230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Quattro was brought out 6 years after the A230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Quattro grades versus the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A230

 Quattro A230 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2009Newer by 83 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sigma Quattro

 A230 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A230

 Quattro A230 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro enjoys 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 A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro against the A230.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A230 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and A230.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to provide greater detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Quattro provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony A230 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average (625g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony A230
69
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony A230
54
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
22
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (625g)
9
no video recording
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A230
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-05-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution - None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $738 $569