Sigma Quattro vs Sony A330

Below, we are matching up the Sigma Quattro and Sony A330, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Quattro was revealed 6 years after the A330 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Quattro grades against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro and Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Quattro and the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A330 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A330.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to result in extra detail because of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Quattro should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.