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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Quattro was released 6 years later than the A550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Quattro matches up versus the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A550

 Quattro A550 
ReleasedFebruary 2016December 2009More recent by 76 months
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sigma Quattro

 A550 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A550

 Quattro A550 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro and the A550.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A550 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A550.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Quattro provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony A550 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
fantastic MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography information
Sony A550 Street photography information
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony A550 Sports photography details
70
fantastic MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A550 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
fantastic MP (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
52
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (480 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A550 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (480 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony A550 Vlogging advice
22
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
9
no video recording
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A550
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-02-23 2009-12-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution - None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $738 $749