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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T 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-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Quattro was launched 2 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Quattro scores against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Quattro NEX-5T 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2013More modern by 31 months
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Quattro NEX-5T 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro offers exterior dimensions 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-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro against the NEX-5T.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

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

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Quattro should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
great MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
70
great MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
55
environment proof
great MP (29MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
great MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
22
has face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2013-08-27
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $738 $400