Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a in depth overview of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was manufactured 5 months later than the RX1R II and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Quattro grades vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma Quattro versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will render more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.