Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony QX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Quattro was manufactured 18 months after the QX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Quattro grades versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro offers physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Quattro and the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and QX1 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Quattro will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.