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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Quattro was introduced 7 months earlier than the A6500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Quattro scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6500

 Quattro A6500 
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6500 Quattro 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2016More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6500

 Quattro A6500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro provides 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) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Quattro against the A6500.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A6500 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A6500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to give you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony A6500 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony A6500 Street photography highlights
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
70
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
77
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony A6500
55
environment proofing
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (625g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony A6500
22
offers face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
39
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6500
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-23 2016-10-06
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 29MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625g (1.38 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $738 $1,298