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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Newer Model is Sony A6700
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was manufactured 4 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro grades vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6600

 Quattro A6600 
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6600 Quattro 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2016More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6600

 Quattro A6600 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has got physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro against the A6600.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A6600 is 63 and 77 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A6600.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to produce extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (625g)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (810 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather sealing
MP count great (29MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (625g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
84
good battery life (810 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
22
has face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (625g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6600
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-02-23 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing 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 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 625g (1.38 lbs) 503g (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $738 $1,198