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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 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-C3
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony NEX-C3

 Quattro NEX-C3 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma Quattro

 NEX-C3 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-C3

 Quattro NEX-C3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
70
amazing sensor resolution (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
amazing sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (625g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
amazing sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
22
includes face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (625 grams)
27
lighter than competition in class (225g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-C3
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha NEX-C3
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