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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro was introduced 7 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Quattro matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony S930

 Quattro S930 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1620k112kSharper screen (+1508k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sigma Quattro

 S930 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony S930

 Quattro S930 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro provides outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro vs the S930.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and S930.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Quattro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
great megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (625 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
70
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
55
weather proof
great megapixels (29MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
22
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (625g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony S930
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-61 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $738 $219