Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Quattro was launched 7 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Quattro matches up vs the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony S980
Quattro | S980 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | February 2009 | More recent by 86 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sigma Quattro
S980 | Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony S980
Quattro | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony S980 has dimensions 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 vs Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro versus the S980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and S980 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and S980.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will render greater detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Quattro will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625g (1.38 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 ID | BP-61 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $738 | $300 |