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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony a3500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was unveiled 24 months later than the a3500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Quattro scores vs the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony a3500

 Quattro a3500 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2014Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma Quattro

 a3500 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony a3500

 Quattro a3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro enjoys external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro and the a3500.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and a3500 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and a3500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma Quattro to show more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony a3500 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony a3500 Sports photography highlights
70
excellent resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
60
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proof
excellent resolution (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (625g)
26
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony a3500
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a3500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625g (1.38 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $738 $398