Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX100V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro was manufactured 4 years after the HX100V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Quattro matches up vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro against the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and HX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Quattro is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.