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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Quattro was announced 4 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Quattro matches up against the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6100

 Quattro A6100 
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6100 Quattro 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2016More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6100

 Quattro A6100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro provides outside dimensions 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 A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro and the A6100.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A6100 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A6100.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to deliver more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Quattro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
MP count excellent (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
70
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony A6100
55
weather proof
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
86
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A6100 Vlogging highlights
22
has face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6100
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2019-08-28
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 29MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $738 $748