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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was released 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Quattro matches up versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony HX200V

 Quattro HX200V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2012Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sigma Quattro

 HX200V Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX200V

 Quattro HX200V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro provides 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) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro versus the HX200V.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and HX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Quattro provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
MP count great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
54
environment proofing
MP count great (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
better than average battery (450 per charge)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
22
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (625g)
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony HX200V
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
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 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
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 625g (1.38 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $738 $480