Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX100 III
- Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Here is a thorough review of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Quattro was launched 9 months later than the RX100 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Quattro scores versus the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX100 IV
| Quattro | RX100 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | June 2015 | Fresher by 9 months | |
| Display resolution | 1620k | 1229k | Crisper display (+391k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma Quattro
| RX100 IV | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100 IV
| Quattro | RX100 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
| Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Quattro versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and RX100 IV is 63 and 89 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and RX100 IV.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
| Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2015-06-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Highest resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 76 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames per sec | 16.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 280 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-61 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $738 | $898 |