Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro was released 7 years after the S950 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Quattro scores versus the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sigma Quattro versus Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and S950 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and S950.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Quattro is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.