Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Quattro was released 3 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Quattro matches up versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony NEX-F3
Quattro | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 43 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+700k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sigma Quattro
NEX-F3 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-F3
Quattro | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro against the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and NEX-F3 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and NEX-F3.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Total lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $738 | $470 |