Sigma Quattro vs Sony A290

Following is a in depth review of the Sigma Quattro and Sony A290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A290 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was introduced 5 years after the A290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Quattro matches up versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro offers physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony A290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Quattro against the A290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A290 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A290.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to result in extra detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Quattro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.