Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX300

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony HX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was introduced 3 years after the HX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Quattro scores against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro and the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and HX300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.