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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 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 a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Updated by Sony a5100
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma Quattro and Sony a5000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was manufactured 2 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Quattro matches up versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony a5000

 Quattro a5000 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014More recent by 26 months
Display resolution1620k461kCrisper display (+1159k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma Quattro

 a5000 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony a5000

 Quattro a5000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro comes with exterior 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Sigma Quattro and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro vs the a5000.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and a5000 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and a5000.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to result in greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (625 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
Sony a5000 Sports photography info
70
MP count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (420 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment sealing
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (625g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
78
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
22
supports face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (625 grams)
32
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony a5000
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a5000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $738 $448