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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Quattro was released 23 months after the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Quattro scores versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6000

 Quattro A6000 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2014More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6000 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6000

 Quattro A6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro comes with outside measurements 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro against the A6000.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A6000 is 63 and 85 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625 grams)
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
70
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
73
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
55
weather proofing
high megapixels (29MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (625 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
22
has face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (625g)
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6000
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $738 $548