Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(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

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).

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A550
Quattro | A550 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 76 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sigma Quattro
A550 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A550
Quattro | A550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A550 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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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 |