Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was brought out 3 years after the RX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Quattro grades vs the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro against the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and RX100 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and RX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will produce more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Quattro is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.