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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Quattro was unveiled 3 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Quattro grades vs the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony NEX-3N

 Quattro NEX-3N 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma Quattro

 NEX-3N Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-3N

 Quattro NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro provides physical 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 NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro vs the NEX-3N.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and NEX-3N is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to offer you extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
81
manual focus
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
70
amazing MP (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
55
environment proofing
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (480 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing MP (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-3N
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $738 $399