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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 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 S980
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony S980

 Quattro S980 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 86 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sigma Quattro

 S980 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony S980

 Quattro S980 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and S980 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony S980 Portrait photography features
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony S980 Street photography details
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
70
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
55
environment sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony S980
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony S980 Vlogging info
22
features face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony S980
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
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