Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor size.

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The Quattro was released 22 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Quattro scores against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro comes with external dimensions 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 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro and the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and RX100 III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Quattro provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.