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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony S950

 Quattro S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma Quattro

 S950 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony S950

 Quattro S950 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony S950
81
manual focus
high resolution (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony S950
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (625g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony S950
70
high resolution (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
55
environment proofing
high resolution (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (625 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
high resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
22
offers face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (625g)
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony S950
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $738 $130