Sigma Quattro vs Sony G3

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Quattro was launched 7 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Quattro grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro against the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and G3.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.