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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Quattro was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Quattro matches up against the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony NEX-5R

 Quattro NEX-5R 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2012Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sigma Quattro

 NEX-5R Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-5R

 Quattro NEX-5R 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro offers 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 NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro versus the NEX-5R.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and NEX-5R is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to show extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
81
focusing manually
great MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (625g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography info
70
great MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
55
environment sealing
great MP (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
great MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging info
22
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (625 grams)
31
screen is touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-5R
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625g (1.38 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $738 $750