Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX400V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX400V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro was launched 2 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Quattro matches up vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has got outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro and the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and HX400V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Quattro will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.