Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was unveiled 5 years after the HX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro scores vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Sigma Quattro and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro and the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and HX5 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and HX5.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Quattro will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.