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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Quattro was revealed at a similar time to the A6300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Quattro grades vs the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6300

 Quattro A6300 
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6300 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6300

 Quattro A6300 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2016Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro versus the A6300.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A6300 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A6300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to produce greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony A6300 Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625g)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
70
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
75
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
Sony A6300 Travel photography info
55
environment proofing
megapixel count excellent (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
76
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A6300 Vlogging highlights
22
has face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
35
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6300
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6300
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $738 $889