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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was launched 4 years after the HX10V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Quattro grades versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony HX10V

 Quattro HX10V 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sigma Quattro

 HX10V Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX10V

 Quattro HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro against the HX10V.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and HX10V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony HX10V
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
69
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
54
environment sealing
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
22
comes with face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony HX10V
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $738 $616