Sigma Quattro vs Sony A380

Following is a extensive overview of the Sigma Quattro and Sony A380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Quattro was brought out 6 years after the A380 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro grades against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro comes with exterior measurements 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 A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Quattro vs the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A380 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to offer you extra detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.