Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The Quattro was released 4 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Quattro matches up versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony NEX-C3
Quattro | NEX-C3 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 55 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+700k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma Quattro
NEX-C3 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-C3
Quattro | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro offers external 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-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Sigma Quattro versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro against the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and NEX-C3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and NEX-C3.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Quattro should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2011-08-22 |
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 |
Highest resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $738 | $343 |