Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Announced March 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX10 II
- Replacement is Sony RX10 IV

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

The Quattro was launched about the same time to the RX10 III and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Quattro scores against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX10 III
Quattro | RX10 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper display (+391k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sigma Quattro
RX10 III | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX10 III
Quattro | RX10 III | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2016 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Examine the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro compared to the RX10 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and RX10 III is 63 and 53 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and RX10 III.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will render greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625g (1.38 lb) | 1051g (2.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $738 | $1,398 |