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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was revealed 6 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Quattro grades vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W310

 Quattro W310 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sigma Quattro

 W310 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W310

 Quattro W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro offers outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro and the W310.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and W310 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W310.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Quattro should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
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

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony W310
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
70
amazing megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony W310
55
environment proofing
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
22
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W310
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $738 $150