Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX80

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was released very close to the HX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Quattro scores against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and HX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.