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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was announced 3 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Quattro grades versus the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX100 VI

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

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma Quattro

 RX100 VI Quattro 
AnnouncedJune 2018February 2016More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100 VI

 Quattro RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro offers outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro compared to the RX100 VI.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Quattro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
resolution is high (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (625g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
70
resolution is high (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
55
weather proofing
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
22
comes with face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
77
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2018-06-05
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 29MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 gr (1.38 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording 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 $1,198