Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro was released 24 months later than the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Quattro grades vs the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro features 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Quattro and the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor technology.