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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony RX10 III
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX10 II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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX10 III

 Quattro RX10 III 
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sigma Quattro

 RX10 III Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX10 III

 Quattro RX10 III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2016Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

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

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (625g)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
Sony RX10 III Sports photography info
69
MP count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (420 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
54
weather proofing
MP count fantastic (29MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (625g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
great battery (420 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (1,051g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
22
offers face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (625 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony RX10 III
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
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