Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look much closer at the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Quattro was brought out 4 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Quattro grades versus the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro against the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and NEX-5N is 63 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give extra detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Quattro should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.