Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6400
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Quattro grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6400
| Quattro | A6400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sigma Quattro
| A6400 | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | February 2016 | More modern by 35 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6400
| Quattro | A6400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro features 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) while the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Quattro against the A6400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A6400 is 63 and 83 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A6400.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6400 Specifications
| Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Alpha a6400 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-02-23 | 2019-01-15 |
| 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 29 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 76 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
| Microphone 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 gr (1.38 lbs) | 403 gr (0.89 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $738 | $898 |