Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and H400 (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

The Quattro was brought out 2 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Quattro scores against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony H400
Quattro | H400 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sigma Quattro
H400 | Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony H400
Quattro | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro vs the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and H400 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and H400.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will show extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Quattro should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Sigma Quattro vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $738 | $268 |