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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Quattro matches up against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX100 VA

 Quattro RX100 VA 
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma Quattro

 RX100 VA Quattro 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2016Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100 VA

 Quattro RX100 VA 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro and the RX100 VA.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and RX100 VA is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Quattro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625g)
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
70
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
high megapixels (29MP)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
76
lighter than others (299 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
66
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
22
includes face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (299 grams)
no mic jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2018-07-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $738 $998