Sigma Quattro vs Sony A560

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma Quattro and Sony A560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Quattro was introduced 5 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Quattro scores versus the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro compared to the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A560.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma Quattro to show extra detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.