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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was announced 7 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Quattro scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W230

 Quattro W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sigma Quattro

 W230 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W230

 Quattro W230 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro provides physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro versus the W230.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W230.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with greater detail with its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Quattro should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony W230
81
manual focus
high resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
70
high resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
55
weather proofing
high resolution (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony W230
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
22
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (625 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W230
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $738 $180