Sigma Quattro vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony HX90V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Quattro was revealed 11 months later than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Quattro matches up against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and HX90V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will give you more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.