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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the Quattro (29MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Quattro was unveiled 8 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Quattro scores versus the A6700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A6700

 Quattro A6700 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sigma Quattro

 A6700 Quattro 
AnnouncedJuly 2023February 2016More modern by 89 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A6700

 Quattro A6700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro offers external dimensions 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 A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Quattro against the A6700.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A6700 is 63 and 75 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A6700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to render greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Quattro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6700 Portrait photography highlights
81
has manual focus
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony A6700
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
70
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
87
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery (570 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A6700
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
22
features face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A6700
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-23 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 - 570 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $738 $1,399