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Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro was manufactured 7 years after the T900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro matches up against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony T900

 Quattro T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 86 months
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma Quattro

 T900 Quattro 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony T900

 Quattro T900 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro versus the T900.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and T900 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and T900.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Quattro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony T900
81
manual focus
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (625g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
70
megapixel count great (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
22
includes face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (625 grams)
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony T900
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $738 $300