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Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma Quattro and Sony H50, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro was brought out 7 years after the H50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Quattro scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony H50

 Quattro H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sigma Quattro

 H50 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony H50

 Quattro H50 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has 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) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Quattro vs the H50.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and H50 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will resolve extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (625g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proofing
MP count high (29MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (625 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony H50
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
22
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (625g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (547 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony H50
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution - 640x480
Microphone 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 625g (1.38 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 model BP-61 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $738 $80