Sigma Quattro vs Sony NEX-F3

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.